Pusat data diunjur guna maksimum elektrik sehingga 8,391MW menjelang 2030

By the year 2030, it is projected that the maximum electricity demand for data centers on the Malay Peninsula will reach 8,391 Megawatts (MW), as determined by the Power, Renewable Energy, and Water Transformation Ministry (Petra). At present, 45 data centers have been completed in Peninsular Malaysia, consuming a total electricity capacity of 6,041MW, primarily sourced from Tenaga Nasional Bhd's national grid.

According to Petra, by October 2026, Johor is expected to record a peak electricity demand of 4,428MW, while Selangor will require 1,481MW. Both states will need to plan their electrical infrastructure in line with the anticipated growth in electricity demand. Responding to Onn Abu Bakar (PH-Batu Pahat), who inquired about the electricity and water consumption forecast for data centers up to 2030, particularly in Johor and Selangor, and the number of data centers already completed, Petra revealed that as of August 2026, a total of 45 data centers have been constructed in Peninsular Malaysia, generating a 6,041MW electricity capacity.

This capacity corresponds to energy provided by Tenaga Nasional Bhd via the national grid to support the operation of these data centers. Meanwhile, the projected water consumption for data centers in Selangor and Johor by 2030 amounts to 389.04 million liters per day (mld). However, currently, the actual water usage by data centers reported to the National Water Service Commission (SPAN) is only 63.90 mld. Of the 45 completed data centers, 27 are located in Selangor and 18 in Johor, as of June 2026.