Google plans to invest $2 billion in Malaysia and construct a data center to meet the increasing demand for AI technology.

Google announced a $2 billion investment in Malaysia, including its first data center and cloud region in the country. This move aligns with Malaysia's 'Cloud First Policy' and aims to enhance cybersecurity standards. Ruth Porat, Alphabet and Google's president, highlighted this as Google's largest investment in Malaysia since its inception 13 years ago. The data center will support Google's digital services, while the cloud region targets both public and private sectors. Additionally, Google launched AI literacy programs. These initiatives are forecasted to boost Malaysia's GDP by $3.2 billion and create 26,500 jobs by 2030. This investment follows Microsoft's $2.2 billion commitment in Malaysia for cloud and AI infrastructure. Both companies aim to tap into Southeast Asia's growing demand for AI and cloud services.