{
  "id": 1467252,
  "title": "Celestica to create more than 21,00 jobs in Malaysia, amid AI, cloud demand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/celestica-to-create-more-than-21-00-jobs-in-malaysia-amid-ai-cloud",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-17T10:09:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/08/1513166/celestica-create-more-2100-jobs-malaysia-amid-ai-cloud-demand"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Celestica, a Toronto-based company specializing in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, is set to significantly boost its workforce in Malaysia by adding over 2,100 new positions. This expansion is driven by the growing global demand for AI infrastructure and cloud computing services. Celestica's recruitment efforts will encompass high-skilled roles in production and design engineering, reflecting the company's commitment to strengthening its manufacturing and technology presence in Malaysia.\n\nMalaysia holds a crucial position within Celestica's global operations and growth strategy. As the demand for AI and cloud services surges, the company is making substantial investments to enhance its capabilities in the region, thereby generating employment opportunities for Malaysia's skilled labor force. Celestica is deeply committed to nurturing local talent, in alignment with Malaysia's transition towards a high-value, technology-focused economy. This commitment is exemplified through the company's structured two-year management trainee program, which offers final-year university students and recent graduates practical, hands-on experience, professional development, and mentorship.\n\nBeyond engineering, Celestica is actively seeking professionals across diverse fields, including finance, human resources, information technology, and supply chain, to bolster its workforce. Interested candidates are invited to explore opportunities in Malaysia by visiting the careers page at www.celestica.com. Established in Malaysia in 1985, the company now maintains a substantial footprint across Kedah, Penang, and Johor, encompassing over two million square feet of manufacturing, design, and global business services. Currently, Celestica employs more than 6,000 individuals across the country, serving a broad spectrum of industries such as hyperscalers, enterprise technology, communications, aerospace, industrial, healthtech, and capital equipment.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN: Celestica Inc is set to expand its workforce in Malaysia by more than 2,100 employees as global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and cloud computing continues to accelerate.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "e27",
        "title": "AI demand lifts Malaysia’s chip sector, but not every player wins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/ai-demand-lifts-malaysias-chip-sector-but-not-every-player-wins",
        "published": "2026-08-17T03:47:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}