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Malaysia to draft data centre legislation for Cabinet consideration
The Malaysian government plans to introduce a comprehensive data centre bill next year aimed at addressing infrastructure constraints and environmental sustainability concerns. The legislation will establish a regulatory framework to manage the sector's growth.
LSN Malaysia ·
Malaysia's push to develop its data centre industry will be supported by new legislation, with a bill expected to be tabled before Cabinet in the coming year, according to government officials.
The proposed legislation is designed to tackle several key challenges facing the sector, including utility supply constraints that have limited expansion opportunities for data centre operators. The bill will also incorporate provisions to ensure equitable distribution of environmental impacts as the industry expands across the country.
Data centres have emerged as a strategic priority for Malaysia's digital economy, with the sector requiring substantial infrastructure investment and regulatory clarity. The new bill is intended to create a more structured approach to managing data centre development while balancing competing interests.
The legislation represents part of a broader government initiative to position Malaysia as a regional hub for digital services and cloud computing infrastructure. Officials have indicated that the framework will address operational requirements while maintaining environmental stewardship standards across approved facility locations.