{
  "id": 15597268,
  "title": "Data Centre Bill to go to Cabinet in 2027, says Akmal Nasrullah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/data-centre-bill-to-go-to-cabinet-in-2027-says-akmal-nasrullah-15597268",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T10:11:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/19/data-centre-bill-to-go-to-cabinet-in-2027-says-akmal-nasrullah/239765"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 — The Malaysian government intends to draft the Digital Infrastructure (Data Centre) Bill for presentation to the Cabinet next year, aiming to regulate the data centre industry's expansion in harmony with the nation's energy and water resources. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir stated the bill's purpose is to guarantee that investments in the sector generate economic value, combat utility limitations, and prevent environmental impact imbalances. The idea for the bill emerged from the National Economic Action Council (NEAC) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, which took place today. NEAC agreed that four prominent ministries, plus implementing agencies, should adopt the Circular Economy Framework (CEF) presented by the Ministry of Economy. This CEF aims to transition Malaysia from a linear economic model to a circular economy, maximizing material lifespan, minimizing waste, and preserving resource value. NEAC also decided to present the National Economic Resilience Framework to the Cabinet, a comprehensive long-term strategy to tackle external economic shocks. The NEAC agreed that implementing this proposal would strengthen the country's resilience while driving sustainable growth and enhancing resource efficiency. Akmal Nasrullah affirmed that the Ministry of Economy, overseeing the NEAC, will coordinate and monitor follow-up actions with relevant ministries and agencies. The government's primary objective is to foster a more productive, sustainable, and resilient economy that benefits people and businesses.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 — The government plans to draft the Digital Infrastructure (Data Centre) Bill for submission to...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}