After Microsoft’s RM10.5 billion investment announcement, Tengku Zafrul also said that Google would announce an investment in Malaysia soon. Today, Google marked a new milestone with the commitment of a US$2 billion investment in the country, including the development of its first Google data centre and Google Cloud region here.
The site of the Malaysia investments will be in Sime Darby Property's Elmina Business Park, in Greater Kuala Lumpur. With the first Google data centre in the plans, this will play an essential role in enabling Google to deliver the benefits of Al to users and customers across the country. When operational, Malaysia will join the 11 countries where Google has built and now operates data centres serving users globally.
Complemented by Google Cloud's existing Dedicated Cloud Interconnect locations in Cyberjaya and Kuala Lumpur, the cloud region will provide direct connections between an organization's on-premises network and Google Cloud's global network. The Malaysia cloud region will join 40 regions and 121 zones currently in operation around the world.
In alignment with the Ministry of Education’s National Digital Education Policy, Google has launched two programs for students and educators. These programs expand Google’s commitment to making digital skills more accessible to Malaysians.In November 2023, the Government of Malaysia and Google entered into a strategic collaboration to create inclusive growth opportunities for more Malaysians and homegrown companies using Al and cloud technologies.
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