Data Centre Task Force receives over 40 applications in 2026 – Miti
KUALA LUMPUR: The Data Centre Task Force (DCTF) has received more than 40 applications to establish or expand data-centre operations in Malaysia this year, reflecting continued investment interest in the country’s digital infrastructure industry.
In 2026, the Data Centre Task Force (DCTF) in Malaysia has received over 40 applications to establish or expand data centre operations, indicating a sustained interest in the country's digital infrastructure sector. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani emphasized that each proposal is evaluated based on investment value, energy, water, connectivity requirements, and potential contributions to Malaysia's long-term economic and digital goals.
Johari, speaking at the Data Centre Nexus (DCN) 2026 event, highlighted the government's focus on the industry's future, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, home-grown innovation, skilled talent creation, and higher-value job generation. He also underscored Malaysia's commitment to setting stringent standards for power, water, and carbon usage efficiency, surpassing many other regions in the region.
The Energy Commission and the National Water Services Commission are working with the task force to develop frameworks and guidelines to promote sustainable data centre development. The government's financial commitment to the services sector, which includes data centres, grew by nearly 12 percent in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year, with the information and communications sub-sector recording RM103.3 billion in approved investments.
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