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Google Invests $236M in Malaysia’s Tech Boom

5/6/2025

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Google's Major Investment

Google is making waves in Malaysia's tech landscape with a massive investment in data centers. They've awarded Gamuda a second contract valued at 1 billion ringgit ($236 million) to construct a hyperscale data center in Port Dickson, alongside a new water treatment plant. This follows a previous 1.7 billion ringgit deal, underscoring Malaysia's rising prominence in the tech sector.

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PLDT Expands Data Centers

PLDT Inc. has officially opened its 11th data center in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, with ambitious plans for a massive 500 MW facility in Cavite. In a parallel move, Singapore's Bridge Data Centres is pioneering a hydrogen-ready plant, underscoring the urgent demand for sustainable energy solutions in the rapidly expanding tech landscape of the Philippines.

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Google's Major Investment

Google is making waves in Malaysia's tech landscape with a massive investment in data centers. They've awarded Gamuda a second contract valued at 1 billion ringgit ($236 million) to construct a hyperscale data center in Port Dickson, alongside a new water treatment plant. This follows a previous 1.7 billion ringgit deal, underscoring Malaysia's rising prominence in the tech sector.

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