Data centre boom prompts new safeguards as Malaysia targets 2027 for regulatory bill
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The Digital Ministry is currently in the final stages of drafting the Digital Infrastructur...
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 - Malaysia's Digital Infrastructure (Data Centre) Bill is nearing completion, aiming to establish a more robust regulatory framework for data centres - vital components of the nation's critical digital infrastructure. Expected to be finalized through the policy and legislation coordination process and presented to the Dewan Rakyat by 2027, the bill will address safety, resilience, and operational continuity.
The Digital Infrastructure Bill will ensure that data centres adhere to stringent safety, resilience, and continuity standards. By October 2026, 11 data centre projects were approved in Kuala Lumpur, with nine operational and two under construction. The Digital Infrastructure Bill will require approval from the Data Centre Task Force (DCTF) for each development project, considering availability and adequacy of electricity and water supply.
From January 2025 to June 2026, data centres in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor consumed an average of 2.4 million litres of water daily, yet water supply reserves remain adequate to handle current demand.
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