NEGERI SEMBILAN, Malaysia, Nov. 2, 2026 — Anchoring its upcoming digital infrastructure development in Negeri Sembilan, Google announced today that it is providing US$160 million in funding for new shared water infrastructure to support local community needs and its future data center operations in the state. The company is also launching new clean energy education and workforce development initiatives to train local youth for long-term careers in the sector.

In coordination with the State Government of Negeri Sembilan and Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan Sdn Bhd (SAINS), Google has appointed Gamuda Berhad to build an off-river storage reservoir and water treatment plant. Upon completion, these facilities will be owned by Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan (Incorporated), or MBINS, the statutory body under the State Government that manages state assets as part of its remit. Once operational, the plant will have the capacity to deliver 65 million liters of potable water daily—not only serving Google’s upcoming data center campus in Springhill Industrial Park, Port Dickson, but also expanding the state’s supply for public use.

Located along the Linggi River, the off-river storage reservoir is designed to capture excess river flow and rainfall—especially during high-yield seasons—to help mitigate flood risks in surrounding flood-prone areas. The captured raw water is then channeled through the treatment plant to be purified for domestic and commercial use. During lower-yield periods, the plant can draw directly from the reservoir’s reserves, maintaining a resilient water supply for the community without disrupting the river’s natural flow.

Google’s digital infrastructure development in Negeri Sembilan encompasses an upcoming data center campus, new shared water infrastructure, and targeted education and workforce development programs. The company will also pay for 100% of the power its data center campus uses and the direct infrastructure costs required to connect it to the grid, while complying with all applicable local regulations. Google’s commitment to Negeri Sembilan spans the construction phase and multi-decade operational lifecycle of its campus.

The planned Google data center campus in Port Dickson is custom-designed from the ground up to be among the most energy-efficient in the world. Once operational, its advanced computing capabilities will power Google services—including Search, Maps, and Chrome—that are used daily by millions of individuals and organizations across Malaysia.

Dato’ Haji Najmuddin Sharif bin Sarimon, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Negeri Sembilan, said: “Google’s planned data center campus represents an important milestone in Negeri Sembilan’s journey toward becoming a competitive destination for high-value digital infrastructure investment. It demonstrates how private investment and public interests can be aligned from the outset to deliver sustainable, long-term benefits for the state and its people. We value Google’s responsible and forward-looking approach, from the strategic selection of its development site to its commitments toward water infrastructure, power infrastructure upgrades, and the creation of new skilling and employment opportunities. These efforts demonstrate the importance of investors working in partnership with the State Government to address infrastructure requirements while delivering tangible benefits to the local community. For Negeri Sembilan, attracting investment is not simply about the size of the capital committed, but also about the quality of investment, its long-term economic contribution, and its ability to create value for our people. Google’s presence also strengthens Negeri Sembilan’s position as an emerging destination for the digital economy, with the potential to attract complementary investments, expand business opportunities for local companies, and support the development of a more skilled workforce. We see this as an opportunity to build a broader digital ecosystem that contributes to the state’s long-term competitiveness.”

Drew Byrnes, Director and Head of Global Infrastructure and Energy, Asia Pacific, Google, said: “Google’s decision to fund shared water infrastructure in Negeri Sembilan reflects our global ambition to replenish 120% of the freshwater volume we consume, even as our water risk assessment showed that local water sources were not at high risk of scarcity or depletion. This underscores our responsibility to grow our presence sustainably—pairing advanced digital infrastructure development with water replenishment projects, power infrastructure enhancements, and programs designed to upskill local talent for new career opportunities. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with the State Government and local partners from construction through to long-term operations to deliver lasting value for the local workforce and community.”

Cultivating skilled talent to support a cleaner, more resilient national power grid

Google has been partnering with consortiums led by Shizen Energy-Solarvest and TotalEnergies to add net-new clean power to Malaysia’s National Grid. This takes the form of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which provide the bankability and upfront guarantee of future revenue that energy developers need to secure financing for the construction of new clean energy generation facilities—such as utility-scale solar farms—and to expand their local workforce to deliver and manage these sites.

Alongside its commitment to adding clean power to the grid, Google is expanding its collaboration with SOLS Foundation to launch two initiatives that empower youth to pursue careers in Malaysia’s clean energy sector:

• Fostering clean energy literacy in schools: The Solar Explorers and Solar Futures initiative will establish a Solar and Energy Lab—equipped with a 2.56-kilowatt-peak solar array and 5.4 kilowatt-hours of battery storage—in each participating public school. Teachers will be trained to use their school’s lab for interactive lessons across academic and co-curricular programs—enabling primary students to understand how solar technology works and adopt daily energy-saving habits, while providing secondary students with insights into clean energy careers and connections to relevant training pathways. The installations will also generate clean power to help the schools reduce electricity costs and offer backup power in the event of outages.
• Building a digitally fluent clean energy workforce: Google is funding and establishing Digital Skills for the Renewable Energy Workforce, a specialized, 36-hour training track that will serve as a permanent core pillar of the SOLS Solar Academy program, which equips youth from lower-income backgrounds and Indigenous communities to enter skilled trades in clean energy—such as solar photovoltaic installation, electric vehicle charging station maintenance, and energy system operations—with job placement upon graduation. Because these roles increasingly require digital capabilities for tasks like solar system sizing, load calculations, inverter and grid performance monitoring, and field reporting, the new track will enable academy cohorts to enter the workforce with future-ready skills and progress into higher-paying positions.

Rolling out in Negeri Sembilan in early 2027, these initiatives combine early education with industry-ready trade training, creating a stronger talent pipeline to support Malaysia’s clean energy transition.

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Appendix: Additional Quotes from Local Partners

“As Negeri Sembilan’s water utility provider, our priority is to safeguard the long-term dependability and quality of the state’s public water supply. Google’s proactive funding for new state-of-the-art water harvesting and treatment facilities serves as an exemplary model for public-private collaboration. The resulting 65 million liters of daily potable water capacity will strengthen the local supply system for residents and commercial users alike, ensuring Negeri Sembilan’s water resources grow in tandem with the digital economy.” — Dato’ Ir. Haji Mohd Yazid bin Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer, Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan Sdn Bhd

“Building on our delivery of Google’s soon-to-be-operational data center campus in Elmina Business Park, we’re proud to deepen and extend our partnership into Negeri Sembilan. The ability to simultaneously develop both the upcoming off-river storage reservoir and water treatment plant along the Linggi River and the Google data center campus in Springhill Industrial Park reflects our integrated, top-to-toe model. Our mobilization of thousands of trained local engineers and construction personnel alongside more than 30 local trade partners per digital infrastructure build ensures timely delivery to the highest standards. This elevates domestic supply chain capabilities while reinforcing Gamuda’s multidisciplinary engineering expertise across the region.” — Justin Chin, Managing Director, Gamuda Engineering

“As Malaysia’s homegrown regional clean energy leader, Solarvest is proud to support Google’s renewable energy strategy through a corporate green power agreement. Our 29.99-megawatt alternating current (MWac) Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP) solar farm, developed in partnership with Shizen Energy and HSS Engineering, is located in Gurun, Kedah, where favorable solar irradiance supports efficient power generation. This project will contribute additional renewable energy to Malaysia while supporting Google’s data center operations. We see digital infrastructure expansion as a key driver for the development of new renewable energy assets supporting Malaysia’s growing digital economy. To facilitate the development and operations of our CGPP projects and upcoming Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme projects, we have also expanded our workforce, creating skilled, long-term local employment opportunities in clean energy technology, engineering, and asset management.” — Dato’ Davis Chong, Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, Solarvest Holdings Berhad

“We appreciate that Google views Malaysia’s clean energy transition not only as an infrastructure priority, but as an opportunity to uplift communities. Our collaboration began in Selangor by installing solar systems for off-grid Orang Asli households—work that will continue in Kampung Sejantung in 2027—and is now expanding to reach students in public schools and trainees at our Solar Academy. In line with SOLS Foundation’s mission to serve, educate, and empower underserved communities, Google’s support will help more young Malaysians build financial stability, achieve long-term socioeconomic progression, and actively contribute to the country’s National Energy Transition Roadmap.” — Daniela Strîmbei, Executive Director, SOLS Foundation