KUALA LUMPUR, 6 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – Google has announced plans to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia between 2027 and 2028 to expand digital infrastructure, strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and support local economic growth.
The investment was announced during the Mantap Malaysia Bersama AI programme at Universiti Malaya on 4 November, officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo also attended the programme, which highlighted Google’s plans to expand its presence in Malaysia through infrastructure development, workforce training and technological innovation.
According to the Ministry of Digital, the investment is projected to contribute an average of US$1.1 billion annually to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) during the construction phase.
The development is also expected to support more than 37,000 local jobs annually throughout construction, while sustaining over 9,000 jobs per year once the facilities become operational.
Beyond infrastructure development, Google has committed to equipping 800,000 Malaysians with AI-related skills by 2031.
The training initiatives will target Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students, educators, civil servants and small business entrepreneurs to improve digital capabilities across various sectors.
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Google is also working with more than 80 Malaysian entities, creating opportunities for local companies to participate in infrastructure development and related industries.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Digital is focusing on strengthening Malaysia’s AI ecosystem through local talent development, research, innovation and the growth of supporting industries.
The ministry is also pursuing the AI Cities initiative under the National AI Action Plan 2026–2030, which aims to encourage collaboration between government agencies, universities, researchers and technology companies.
The initiative is intended to support the development of AI solutions that address practical challenges and create opportunities for Malaysian businesses to develop competitive digital products and services.
The investment forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the regional digital economy while supporting the country’s aspiration to become an AI Nation by 2030.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Digital, the initiatives aim to develop Malaysia’s capacity not only to adopt AI technologies but also to create homegrown innovations that generate economic value and benefit local communities – The Capital Post
