KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Google has announced a major investment of RM9.4 billion to build its first data centre and Google Cloud region in Malaysia. This significant move, revealed by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, is expected to generate an economic impact valued at RM15.04 billion and create 26,500 jobs across sectors such as healthcare, education, and finance. The establishment of the Malaysia cloud region will bolster the country’s digital transformation, supporting the growing demand for cloud services and AI literacy programs.
This investment follows high-level discussions between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Alphabet Inc CFO Ruth Porat, resulting in a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority. Tengku Zafrul emphasized that this initiative aligns with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030, aiming to advance the nation’s digital skills and industries. Porat highlighted that this project represents Google’s largest planned investment in Malaysia, enhancing the country’s Cloud First Policy with top-tier cybersecurity standards and fostering a supportive ecosystem for innovation.
