Google commits $15 billion to expand Malaysia data center footprint
Google plans to invest $15 billion across 2027 and 2028 to expand its data center and cloud infrastructure in Malaysia.
Google plans to invest $15 billion in Malaysia across 2027 and 2028 to expand its data center and cloud infrastructure footprint, according to reports from Reuters, Bloomberg, and The Straits Times.[1][3][4]
The multi-year capital commitment will go toward data center campuses, clean energy initiatives, water security, workforce training, and constructing new computing hubs, Reuters and Bloomberg reported.[1][3]
The expansion builds on Google's existing operations in the country, which include a cloud region in Selangor, a campus in Port Dickson, and a local water project, according to Crypto Briefing. Free Malaysia Today reported the investment amounts to approximately 61 billion ringgit.[2][5]
Key facts
- Google plans to invest $15 billion in Malaysia across 2027 and 2028, per Reuters, Bloomberg, and The Straits Times.
- The investment is allocated for data center campuses, clean energy, water security, and workforce training, according to Reuters.
- The spending will also fund new computing hubs and expanded cloud infrastructure, according to Bloomberg.
- The expansion builds on Google's Selangor cloud region, Port Dickson campus, and a local water project, according to Crypto Briefing.
- The planned investment equates to 61 billion Malaysian ringgit, according to Free Malaysia Today.
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Wall St Engine@wallstenginePost on X ·
$GOOGL WILL INVEST $15 BILLION IN MALAYSIA IN 2027 & 2028, FOR DATA CENTER CAMPUSES, CLEAN ENERGY, WATER SECURITY & WORKFORCE TRAINING: RTRS
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Crypto BriefingArticle ·
Google commits $15 billion to expand its Malaysia data center footprint Google will invest $15 billion to expand its Malaysia data centers, building on its Selangor cloud region, Port Dickson campus and water project. The post Google commits $15 billion to expand its Malaysia data center footprint appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·
Google plans to spend $15B across 2027 and 2028 to expand its data center and cloud infrastructure in Malaysia, including building new computing hubs (@danialmdazhar / Bloomberg) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)
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The Straits Times@straits_timesPost on X ·
Google to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia in 2027 and 2028 https://t.co/47AaJdgPxp
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