KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — From 2021 to March 31, 2025, Malaysia recorded 25 approved investment projects in the data centre sector, with a total investment value of RM144.4 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The data centre framework to be developed by the Digital Ministry through the Data Centre Task Force (DCTF) will ensure data centre development policy and implementation are holistically coordinated.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — The project manager of a leading construction company, who was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over alleged corruption involving a data centre construction project tender, was reportedly willing to burn nearly RM1 million in cash to destroy evidence.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has estimated RM10 billion worth of data centre (DC) jobs to be awarded soon, despite the United States potentially restricting artificial intelligence (AI) chip shipments to Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Malaysia plans to strengthen its regulations on the semiconductor sector in response to United States pressure to curb the illicit flow of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Malaysia is expected to face challenges in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres due to the recent restrictions by the United States on AI chip exports, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 —The government is committed to gradually and systematically increase the renewable energy (RE) capacity mix in the national electricity supply since access to green electricity supply is a "pre-requisite" for data centre development, and to ensure that RE needs for data centre development can be met.
By Danial Dzulkifly PETALING JAYA, Feb 7 — The companies operating in Selangor’s first IC Design Park have raised a collective RM2.6 billion in investment and funding, with the state looking to expand the hub to its second phase, said Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy...
By Danial Dzulkifly BATANG KALI, Jan 23 — The state government is considering alternative water sources to address the increasing demand for cooling systems in existing and future data centres, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said that to date, Selangor has approved...
By Danial Dzulkifly CYBERJAYA, Jan 21 — The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) has called on other states to adopt Selangor’s Zero Discharge Policy (ZDP) to protect water resources and the environment, especially as Malaysia steps up efforts to attract data centre projects. The policy...
By Danial Dzulkifly CYBERJAYA, Jan 21 — The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) has raised serious concerns about Malaysia’s approach to data centre development, warning that the facilities’ reliance on potable water could trigger a water crisis. SPAN chairman Charles Santiago said...
PETALING JAYA, Jan 16 — The United States government’s potential restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports will not affect existing data centres in Malaysia, said Deputy Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
ABU DHABI, Jan 15 — Malaysia welcomes companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in local renewable energy (RE) projects, including data centres, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — Malaysia has been and continues to be a beneficiary of high data centre demand, thanks to Singapore’s spillover and high capital expenditure (capex) totalling US$21.2 billion (RM94.55 billion) by big tech firms, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Nov 20 — Selangor will carefully evaluate applications to establish data centres in the state by ensuring such projects benefit the local economy. State executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng Sze Han said this may include requiring the...
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd has outlined strategic measures to ensure that its capacity will meet the additional demand in line with the data centre industry’s rapid growth.
By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Nov 18 — Selangor is committed to prioritising infrastructure development to support major industries in the state, like data centres and logistics, said state executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng Sze Han. Responding to Batu Tiga state...
By Abdul Rahim Sabri SHAH ALAM, Nov 12 — Selangor is on the right track in shaping its economic direction, thanks to a series of achievements by the state administration, especially in recent years. Bank Muamalat chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said deficit reduction serves as a...
By Amar Shah Mohsen SHAH ALAM, Nov 1 — Selangor’s rapid growth in recent years makes it possible for the state to contribute a remarkable 30 per cent to the nation’s gross domestic product by the end of its current term in 2028. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul...
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