Google to invest $15 billion in Malaysia for AI infrastructure

Google Malaysia artificial intelligence data centers clean energy

Google has announced a $15 billion investment in Malaysia scheduled for 2027 and 2028 to develop data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure. This follows a previous $2 billion investment announced in 2024. The expansion aims to meet the surging demand for AI services, including chatbots and image generators.

The investment includes plans for new data center campuses in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, building upon the existing facility in Elmina Business Park. To mitigate environmental impacts, Google pledged to add over 1 gigawatt of clean energy capacity to the national grid and work toward bolstering local water security. The company stated its campuses will operate with high energy efficiency.

Economically, the project is expected to support over 9,000 local jobs annually, with average wages reported to be 45 percent above the national median. Additionally, Google announced programs to provide digital skills training to approximately 800,000 Malaysians over the next five years to prepare the workforce for the growing digital economy.

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Alphabet · Amazon Web Services · Anwar Ibrahim · Google · Iverson Associates · Malaysia · Ruth Porat

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[● 5 SOURCES] The investment includes adding over 1 gigawatt of clean energy capacity to the national grid. 24-ore.com · novini247.com · www.enca.com · www.utusan.com.my · vtv.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] The facilities are projected to sustain more than 9,000 local jobs per year. 24-ore.com · www.enca.com · www.utusan.com.my · vtv.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] Google will invest $15 billion in Malaysia during 2027 and 2028. 24-ore.com · fr.businessam.be · novini247.com · www.enca.com · www.utusan.com.my · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Google plans to provide training for 800,000 Malaysians over the next five years. 24-ore.com · www.utusan.com.my
[● 3 SOURCES] Google announced a $2 billion investment in Malaysia earlier in 2024. fr.businessam.be · www.enca.com · vtv.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] Projected wages for these jobs are 45 percent above the national median. 24-ore.com · www.enca.com · www.utusan.com.my · vtv.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The IMF forecasts Malaysia's economy will grow by 5.2 percent in 2026. www.enca.com · vtv.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Malaysia accounts for more than half of the data center capacity under construction in Southeast Asia. www.enca.com · vtv.vn