Alibaba planning regional distribution hub in Malaysia
Alibaba is to set up a regional distribution hub in Malaysia in an effort to cater to its booming business in the region, sources have said. The hub will be set up within KLIA Aeropolis – a 24,700 acre site led by Malaysia Airports – that is predicted to generate more than $1.58bn worth of local and foreign investments. An announcement about the project by Alibaba executive chairman Jack Ma and Malaysia's prime minister, Najib Razak, is expected this week, the sources said.
KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Limited plans to set up a regional distribution hub in Malaysia to cater to its fast-growing business in the region, two sources aware of the discussions said.

The hub would be sited within KLIA Aeropolis, a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) that is expected to generate more than RM7bil ($1.58bill) worth of domestic and foreign investments.