KLANG, Sept 26 — The state government takes pride in the performance of technology and innovation-driven investments entering Selangor, including the opening of Google's digital and data centre in Elmina Business Park, Sungai Buloh.
Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said this reflects the investors' confidence in the state's potential to strengthen the sector and support future technology industries.
“Google's investment is expected to create 26,500 new job opportunities. The administration is confident that today’s programme will drive innovation growth among youth and create more high-tech job opportunities.
“Simultaneously, the administration also organises various programmes involving primary, secondary, and university students every year. These are carried out in collaboration with state-run universities, Universiti Selangor, and Universiti Islam Selangor,” he said.
Speaking at the Central Zone Malaysia Techlympics 2024's closing ceremony today, Amirudin said that each year, RM1 million is allocated to run programmes and modules related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
“We are confident that this initiative will not only address employment issues and the shortage of engineers but also help create a nation of inventors.
"By becoming creators, we become stronger because others will use what we create,” he said.
