From construction to chips, Malaysia's data centre boom spreads
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's data centre boom is spreading deeper into the economy, creating new opportunities across construction, power infrastructure and the technology supply chain, analysts said.
Malaysia's data centre boom is expanding beyond the technology sector, creating new opportunities in construction, power infrastructure, and the technology supply chain. Analysts estimate that Malaysia's data centre capacity could reach eight to nine gigawatts (GW) by 2030, generating a RM128 billion to RM162 billion market for the domestic mechanical and electrical (M&E) sector.
The ripple effect of this growth is evident in the construction industry, where M&E works for power-hungry data centres are driving the capital value of related equipment and construction. Localisation policies are encouraging domestic participation, offering advantages to local contractors and equipment manufacturers. However, the growing data centre market is attracting more players, leading to a shortage of large-scale infrastructure projects in other regions.
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