GOOGLE FINALLY OPENS ITS DOORS IN KUALA LUMPUR

Google SEA managing director Julian Persaud, Dato Mukhriz and Sajith (from left-right) at the opening of the new Google Malaysia office.

 

Riding on the back of Malaysia's 55.6% internet penetration and the fact that Malaysia also has one of the highest usage percentage for Google's Chrome web browser in Asia Pacific, Google Inc. have announced their deepening investment into Southeast Asia by opening a brand new office in Kuala Lumpur.

 

Headed by Sajith Sivanandan - Google's previous head of online advertising business for the travel sector in South East Asia -  the new office is a big step for Google to more efficiently bring its leading advertising platform, web services and search experience to users, advertisers and partners in Malaysia.

“We are delighted that Google has decided to set up an office in Kuala Lumpur. Their presence is a testament to their commitment to Malaysia as well as Malaysia's suitability as a regional multimedia hub. We hope that Google's entry will encourage more local businesses to go online and tap into international markets. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry looks forward to collaborating with Google more in the future,” says YB Dato' Mukhriz Mahathir, Deputy Minister of International Trade & Industry.

“Malaysia is a very significant country in Southeast Asia in terms of its digital economy and tech-savvy population. We are excited to be investing in Malaysia and, through our search and display solutions, helping small and large businesses grow, reach new markets and contribute to the growth of the economy. We also have a very engaged set of local users with whom we look forward to interacting much more closely,” said Sajith Sivanandan. 

Google Malaysia is also currently hiring for its KL office and job openings can be viewed on their website, www.google.com.my/jobs in the near future. Welcome To Malaysia Google!