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Google to set up camp in Malaysia?
Tick in the box for tech infrastructure

By Reuters

Published: Tuesday 29 January 2008

Search engine giant Google is interested in setting up operations in Malaysia, citing the country's technology infrastructure and strategic location. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Google has started discussions with Malaysia's Multimedia Development on establishing a base in the country.

After meeting Google CEO Eric Schmidt at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said: "They want to make their presence felt in Malaysia. It will be a big boost for our ICT industry."

The Malaysian Prime Minister said Malaysia ranked as the top users of Google in southeast Asia, which was another reason why it would make sense to use the country as a base for its operations. In Asia, Google has offices in China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.