Google announces US$15 billion Malaysia investment for 2027-2028
Google said on Wednesday (Nov 4) that it will spend US$15 billion in Malaysia during 2027 and 2028 on data-centre campuses, clean energy, water resources and workforce training. New campuses are planned in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, alongside the operating Elmina Business Park site. The company also disclosed $160 million for shared water infrastructure in Negeri Sembilan and plans to add more than one gigawatt of clean-energy capacity to Malaysia's grid.
Why it matters
The programme expands Google's Malaysian data-centre footprint and commits substantial capital to related power and water infrastructure. Google said construction would support more than 37,000 local jobs per year, while operating facilities are expected to sustain more than 9,000 local jobs annually.
Key facts
- 1Google plans to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia from 2027 to 2028. businesstimes.com.sg
- 2The planned campuses are in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, in addition to Google's operational site at Elmina Business Park in Selangor. businesstimes.com.sg
- 3Google announced $160 million for shared water infrastructure in Negeri Sembilan. businesstimes.com.sg
- 4Google plans to add more than one gigawatt of clean-energy capacity to Malaysia's national grid. businesstimes.com.sg
- 5Google expects the construction phase to support more than 37,000 local jobs per year and the completed facilities to sustain more than 9,000 local jobs per year. businesstimes.com.sg
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.