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Data Centres Weigh In on Malaysia’s Tougher Rules
33 mins·11:00, 29 Oct 2026
Data Centres Weigh In on Malaysia’s Tougher Rules
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11:00, 29 Oct 2026
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Guest: Lim Pei Jet, Vice President and Country Head for Malaysia, AirTrunk
Malaysia plans to draft a Data Centre Bill for Cabinet in 2027, and operators already face tougher terms, from paying for grid upgrades and unused reserved power to meeting 30% local content. We also talk about what’s driving AirTrunk’s expansion in Johor, how the new rules change the cost of building, and how data centre growth can benefit Malaysia without straining its power and water supply.
Presenter: Elaine Boey
Producer: Kishan Sivaswamy
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