The funds will go toward new data centers in both Asian markets, serving also as cloud regions, and supporting developments in artificial intelligence.
It said the data center and cloud region will facilitate demand for its digital services, including Maps and Google Workspace.
The new facility will enable the manufacturing and services-based industries, in particular, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) to tap technologies, such as AI, said Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, Utama Zafrul Aziz, at the launch, which also was attended by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Zafrul added that building the necessary skills will ensure the local workforce is ready for future AI-focused and tech investments flowing into the country.
