Google has announced plans to invest $2 billion in Malaysia, marking its first data center and Google Cloud hub in the Southeast Asian country. This move comes shortly after Microsoft revealed its intention to inject $2.2 billion into Malaysia's cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure over the next four years.
The Malaysian Prime Minister has lauded Google's investment as a vote of confidence in the country's governance and economy. The investment is projected to contribute $3.2 billion to the economy and generate 26,500 jobs by 2030, according to official statements.
