Google inaugurated its first data center and cloud region in Malaysia, which is under construction in Elmina Business Park, Selangor.
Google invests US$2 billion in its data center and cloud infrastructure to meet growing demand for Google Cloud capabilities, AI innovations, and other digital products and services that people and organizations in Malaysia use every day.
Google also announced a series of local digital skilling and sustainability partnerships that build on the strategic collaboration it established with the Government of Malaysia at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in November 2023.
These collaborations aim to create inclusive growth opportunities for Malaysian people and businesses by bolstering environmental sustainability and widening digital skills development.
Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, was the distinguished guest of honor at Google for Malaysia, where he was hosted by Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, and delivered officiating remarks. He was joined on stage by YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry.
“We laud Google’s swiftness in establishing its data center and cloud region in Malaysia. These state-of-the-art facilities will not only empower our manufacturing and service-based industries—particularly the small and medium businesses (SMBs)—to leverage advanced technologies like AI and cloud computing, but also enhance our industries’ capacity to move up the global value chain.” YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, highlighted the significance of Google’s investment.
Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, said: “Today, Google reaffirms its support for advancing Malaysia’s digital future with the ground breaking of our data center and cloud region in Selangor. Google’s investments in infrastructure, digital skilling, and sustainability represent progress on our joint efforts with the Government of Malaysia to create high-value jobs and bring the benefits of AI to local communities and companies.”
“Together, we will empower individuals and businesses in Malaysia to innovate, grow, and fully harness the potential of the digital age. As we do this, Google will continue its responsible stewardship of natural resources by improving community watershed health and ecosystems in Malaysia and helping to drive local adoption of renewable energy sources,” he added.
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