- Google invests $2 billion in Malaysia for data center, cloud region.
- Plans digital upskilling initiatives like Gemini Academy.
- Malaysia emerges as Southeast Asia’s tech hotspot.
Malaysia gets a taste of Google’s deep pockets
In a move that’s sure to make tech enthusiasts do a happy dance, Google has announced a jaw-dropping $2 billion investment in Malaysia’s digital landscape.
This mammoth commitment is set to take the country’s tech game to new heights, with a shiny new data center and a dedicated cloud region on the horizon.
Get ready, Greater Kuala Lumpur, because Google is about to turn the Sime Darby-owned Elmina Business Park into a digital powerhouse.
The tech giant’s upcoming data center in this prime location will be the beating heart of Google’s services like Search, Maps, and Workspace, promising lightning-fast and ultra-reliable performance for Malaysians.
Unlocking digital superpowers
Google is also rolling out the red carpet for its Gemini Academy and Experience AI programs in Malaysia.
With the Ministry of Education’s stamp of approval, these initiatives are poised to become digital skill superchargers, especially in the realm of AI, ensuring no Malaysian gets left behind in the tech revolution.
Google’s mega-investment is just the latest sign that Malaysia is quickly becoming the belle of the tech ball in Southeast Asia.
Tech titans like Microsoft ($2.2 billion for AI infrastructure and education) and rumors of Nvidia eyeing a manufacturing plant in the country (in cahoots with Taiwanese supplier Kinsus Interconnect Technology) only add to Malaysia’s allure as a tech hotspot.
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