They will be penalised for using treated water, meant for human consumption, to cool down their systems

The RM1.4b project will be group’s largest in JB and part of its 2026 portfolio

DPM says move to encourage adoption of recycled water to lower strain on local resources

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — A framework for sustainable data centres is expected to be introduced this October, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified two more companies suspected of obtaining data centre construction projects by bribing the project manager of a prominent construction company who was recently arrested.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — YTL Power International Bhd has invested about RM10 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) and AI infrastructure to date and encourages Malaysian companies to invest in AI and leverage the infrastructure.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, expects Malaysia to maintain its lead as a hub for digital infrastructure investment in Southeast Asia, with Johor remaining a prominent destination for data centre investment.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) delivered approximately RM1.5 billion in value to stakeholders through dividends and socio-economic initiatives in the financial year 2024, reaffirming its commitment to long-term value creation and national development.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Gamuda Bhd, via its indirect subsidiary, Gamuda DC Infrastructure Sdn Bhd (DCI), has entered into contracts to dispose of 157.42 hectares of land for RM455.23 million and undertake enabling works worth RM1.01 billion with Pearl Computing Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Asean’s data centre demand outlook remained positive as the region is still in the early stages of the data centre build cycle, according to Maybank Investment Bank (IB) Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Malaysia remains a key data centre hub due to its strategic location, abundant resources, cost advantages, and established infrastructure, with industry feedback suggesting no major disruptions to upcoming projects, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a consortium of six international financial institutions have committed more than US$900 million (RM4 billion) in financing to Yondr Group’s hyperscale data-centre campus in Malaysia, said the World Bank Group.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Sime Darby Property Bhd will be developing additional data centres at Elmina Business Park following the signing of a new build-and-lease agreement with Pearl Computing Malaysia Sdn Bhd, with a 20-year lease value of up to RM5.6 billion.

BANGKOK, Sept 30 — Alphabet Inc's Google said on Monday it would invest US$1 billion in Thailand to build a data centre and cloud region to meet growing cloud demand and support artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in Southeast Asia.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, July 5 — The state government is in the midst of conducting an in-depth study on the development of data centres in Selangor to, among other things, identify the capacity needed to support these facilities.  State executive councillor for trade, investment and...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Google's US$2 billion investment (RM9.4 billion) is proof that the government's clear planning, in addition to Malaysia’s economic strength and resources, is attractive to existing and new investors, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Technology giant Google is set to invest US$2 billion (RM9.4 billion) in Malaysia, including the development of its first Google data centre and Google Cloud region to meet the growing demand for cloud services locally and around the world, as well as artificial intelligence (Al) literacy programmes for students and educators.

BANGKOK, May 1 — Microsoft will open its first regional data centre in Thailand, the tech giant said on Wednesday, as it looks to boost availability of cloud services.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8  — Nvidia is in advanced talks with Malaysian conglomerate YTL on a data centre deal, three sources familiar with the matter said, as the US chip giant looks for more business from Southeast Asia.

CYBERJAYA, Sept 9 — Technology hub developer Cyberview Sdn Bhd (Cyberview) has finalised its deal with United States-based data centre provider, EdgeConneX to set up a data centre campus in Cyberjaya, with a capacity of over 200 megawatts (MW).