Johor Unveils First Large-Scale Water Reclamation Plant For Data Centres

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Johor made history with its first large-scale water reclamation plant dedicated for data centre operations located in Ulu Tiram here.

Malaysia Plans Specific Water Tariff For Data Centres, Pushes Use Of Recycled Water

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government is working with state regulators to introduce a specific water tariff for data centres and heavy industrial users, while encouraging the adoption of recycled water and district cooling systems to reduce the strain on clean water resources.

Rising Costs, Regulation Fuel Strategic Consolidation In Malaysia’s Data Centre Market - JLL

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rapidly growing data centre sector is now entering a consolidation phase, a natural progression observed in more mature markets, according to global commercial real estate firm JLL.

Data Centre Framework Ensures Holistic Policy, Development -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The data centre framework to be developed by the Ministry of Digital through the Data Centre Task Force (DCTF) will ensure that data centre development policy and implementation are holistically coordinated. 

Sustainable Data Centre Framework Set For October Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- 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.

MITI’s AI Chip Export Rule To Have No Impact On Data Centres -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd believes that data centres will not be affected by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry’s (MITI) latest directive on artificial intelligence (AI) chips.

Johor Boosts Investments By Creating New Economic Wave In Digital, AI Sectors

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

JOHOR BAHRU, July 9 (Bernama) -- Johor has become one of the most vibrant investment destinations in Malaysia as it continues to record investment approvals totalling RM30.1 billion in the first quarter of this year, creating momentum and a new wave in the country's investment ecosystem through the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.

YTL Power Invests RM10 Bln In AI, Encourages Local Companies To Leverage AI Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) – 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.

Data Centre's Robust Expansion To Drive Electricity Demand – Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The robust expansion of data centres (DCs) is expected to drive electricity demand, which in turn will increase the need for power generation and gas consumption, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research).

Bursa Malaysia Continues Positive Momentum To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended last week's gains to open higher on Monday, supported by continuous buying in selected heavyweights as investors remain positive on the economic outlook, analysts said.

Data Centre 2.0 Transition Key Towards A Sustainable Digital Sector - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s shift towards Data Centre 2.0 is a crucial step in building a strong foundation for the country’s digital sector growth, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid.

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