Data Centre Construction Surge in Malaysia
Sector: Government • Location: Malaysia
Source: NST Online
Malaysia is experiencing a data centre construction boom, with contracts expected to reach RM14 billion by mid-2026 and a total capacity pipeline of five gigawatts by 2030. The surge is driven by demand for AI and cloud computing, supported by government initiatives to create a sovereign AI ecosystem, placing pressure on land and power resources.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Government, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Malaysia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NST Online
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Description | Malaysia is experiencing a data centre construction boom, with contracts expected to reach RM14 billion by mid-2026 and a total capacity pipeline of five gigawatts by 2030. The surge is driven by demand for AI and cloud computing, supported by government initiatives to create a sovereign AI ecosystem, placing pressure on land and power resources. |
Original sector | Information Technology |
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Sector | Government, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-11-14 |
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