Google has announced a $2 billion investment in Malaysia to establish its first data center and Google Cloud region in the country.

The data center will be located in Selangor state and will cater to the growing demand for cloud services in Southeast Asia.

The facility will provide AI services and support the Malaysian economy by creating jobs.

Google plans to offer artificial intelligence literacy programs to upskill the local workforce.

This initiative aligns with Malaysia's 'Cloud First Policy' and cybersecurity standards.

Malaysia will become the 12th country to host a Google data center.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim views this investment as a vote of confidence in Malaysia's governance and economy, underscoring the country's role as a tech hub in the region.