{
  "id": 14588206,
  "title": "Gobind: RM226bil in data centre investments to create more than 4,000 jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/gobind-rm226bil-in-data-centre-investments-to-create-more-than-4-000",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T01:41:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1555840/gobind-rm226bil-data-centre-investments-create-more-4000-jobs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia has approved 27 data centre projects under the Data Centre Task Force (DCTF), with an estimated investment of RM225.97 billion, aiming to create a total of 4,053 jobs. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo revealed that 3,523 of these positions would be highly skilled roles, primarily filled by Malaysians. Ninety percent of these skilled jobs are expected to be held by Malaysians, encompassing fields like electrical and mechanical engineering, networking, cybersecurity, and data centre operations and maintenance. The projects adhered to a minimum local content requirement of 30%, encouraging Malaysian companies to participate in the expanding data centre industry. This compliance is monitored by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) via project implementation reports submitted every six months.\n\nAs of July, 84 data centre projects had been approved nationwide, including the 27 under the DCTF, established in February last year. Of these, 16 projects are located in Johor, 10 in Selangor, and one in Negri Sembilan. One project has already commenced operations, while the remaining 26 are under construction. TalentCorp Malaysia is developing a Data Centre Facility Management Programme to equip Malaysians with the necessary skills for data centre operations and maintenance. The government remains committed to monitoring these projects, ensuring that the investments generate tangible economic benefits, including quality employment, local business participation, skills development, and technology transfer.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s 27 data centre projects approved under the Data Centre Task Force (DCTF), involving an estimated RM225.97 billion in investments, are expected to create 4,053 jobs.",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "RM225.97b data centre investments to create 4,053 jobs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/rm225-97b-data-centre-investments-to-create-4-053-jobs",
        "published": "2026-10-15T02:23:40.000Z"
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