KUALA LUMPUR, 5 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – Google has announced additional investments in Malaysia alongside plans to equip 800,000 Malaysians with artificial intelligence (AI) skills, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s digital economy and support sustainable development.
The announcement was made during the Mantap Malaysia Bersama AI programme, officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Dewan Tunku Canselor, Universiti Malaya, on 4 November.
Communications Minister Dato’ Seri Fahmi Fadzil attended the programme, which highlighted Google’s continued investment commitments and initiatives to strengthen Malaysia’s AI capabilities.
The additional investment is aimed at supporting local industries and expanding opportunities for Malaysians to acquire skills in emerging technologies.
A key initiative involves providing AI-related training to 800,000 Malaysians, reflecting efforts to improve digital literacy and prepare the workforce for technological changes.
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The announcement also highlighted support for clean energy sustainability and the preservation of Malaysia’s natural resources, reflecting the growing importance of environmentally responsible technology development.
Also present were Deputy Secretary-General (Telecommunications Infrastructure) Mano Verabathran and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Komunikasi, the programme highlighted initiatives to strengthen Malaysia’s digital capabilities through investment, AI skills development and sustainability – The Capital Post
