Google plans to invest $2 billion in Malaysia, developing its first data center and a Google Cloud hub in the latest big foray by a U.S. tech giant in the Southeast Asian country. The news came after Microsoft recently said it would put $2.2 billion over the next four years in Malaysia’s new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
In this photo provided by Malaysia ’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia n Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim , center, talks with Alphabet Inc. Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat in New York, NY., on Sept. 2023. Google pledged Thursday, May 30, 2024, to commit $2 billion in Malaysia , including building its first data center and Google Cloud region in its biggest planned investment in the Southeast Asian country.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hailed Google’s investment as a sign of faith in Malaysia’s governance and economy. Anwar said Thursday that the investment is expected to add $3.2 billion to the economy and create 26,500 jobs by 2030.
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