Lokesh Choudhary · · 1 min readGoogle pours $2b for Malaysia data center, Google Cloud region
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Google has announced an investment of US$2 billion in Malaysia’s tech sector. The investment will include the construction of a new Google data center and the development of a cloud region.
The data center – located at Sime Darby-owned Elmina Business Park in Greater Kuala Lumpur – will support Google’s digital services such as Search, Maps, and Workspace. It would enhance Malaysia’s current cloud services by providing faster and more reliable services, the tech giant said.
Additionally, Google plans to introduce Gemini Academy and Experience AI in the country. These programs, which have been approved by the Ministry of Education, aim to improve access to digital skills – especially AI-related ones – for all Malaysians.
As global companies set their sights on Southeast Asia, Malaysia has received a fair share of attention. Earlier this month, Microsoft also pledged US$2.2 billion toward the country’s AI infrastructure, which includes providing AI education to 200,000 Malaysians.
The southern region of Johor is anticipated to emerge as an AI hub. Reportedly, Nvidia is also aiming to establish a pilot manufacturing plant in Malaysia, in collaboration with Kinsus Interconnect Technology, a Taiwanese supplier for Nvidia’s rival AMD.
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