At the conclusion of the Article IV consultations between a mission from the International Monetary Fund and the Malaysian government, IMF issued the customary public information document (PID). A reading of the PID conveys the following messages:

•    The Malaysian econo...

My Say: Follow-up on IMF’s report card with an overhaul of the 12th Malaysia Plan

Mainly status quo, part recovery, and part election oriented, various excuses can be made for the 2023 budget produced by the new government kicking the can of fiscal and institutional reform further down the road. 

In his budget presentation, the Prime Minister, also the Finance M...

Budget 23: Another Missed Opportunity

As the backbone of the digital economy, data centres are becoming critical infrastructure, especially in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Efficiency, optimisation and sustainability are currently the biggest drivers of improvements in the sector. This is driven not just by the desire to i...

Listicle: What’s shaping the future of data centres?

The growth of Malaysia’s data centre sector has been driven by the rising demand for high-performance computing, particularly for artificial intelligence (AI) applications and solutions.

AirTrunk’s AI-ready data centre, which features a direct-to-chip liquid cooling solution, can help m...

Profile: Supporting the growth of AI

As investments in data centres surge across Malaysia, the country is positioning itself as a digital hub for both global enterprises and local businesses aiming to expand their reach. Equinix, a key player in this sector, is committed to supporting global companies looking to expand their digital...

Profile: Empowering digital expansion

In May, tech behemoth Google made a significant move in Malaysia by investing a substantial US$2.2 billion (RM9.5 billion) to expand its Google Cloud region to deliver high-performance, low-latency cloud infrastructure, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) services.

The investment...

Profile: Google’s data alchemy for Malaysia

Princeton Digital Group (PDG) is strategically capitalising on the increasing demand for data centres to support the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, recognising Johor as an ideal location for the development.

As AI continues to evolve, the need for larger, more efficient data centres...

Profile: Growing with the times

In May, Microsoft announced a US$2.2 billion (RM9.5 billion) investment — the largest in its 32-year history in Malaysia — to establish new cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This commitment not only reinforces Microsoft’s position in the region but also supports Malaysia’s br...

Profile: Building a digital nexus

Malaysia’s emergence as a data centre hub brings significant environmental challenges, particularly since the country relies on electricity generated from fossil fuels.

“Data centres are significant consumers of energy. Managing this consumption efficiently is vital to both operational ...

Sustainability: Balancing growth with green innovations

Malaysia is well on its way to becoming the region’s data centre hub. Incentives are being created to ensure the country becomes the preferred destination for data centres, and more will be introduced to accommodate artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.

Gearing up to meet data centre demands

When Singapore pulled the plug and announced a moratorium on data centres, the floodgates opened and the data powerhouses came pouring into Malaysia. Now, the country is vying to become the data centre hub of the region, as it attracts investments due to more affordable land value, coupled with g...

Cover Story: Powering the future

The development of tech hubs and data centres is closely interconnected; both sectors drive and benefit from each other’s growth and advancements.

Hubs such as Cyberjaya offer dark fibre connectivity, enabling companies to effectively manage their network infrastructure. This set-up ens...

Tech parks: Building the digital backbone

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been asked not to proceed with its directive requiring all internet service providers (ISPs) in Malaysia to implement Domain Name System (DNS) redirection.

In about-face, Fahmi tells MCMC to halt DNS redirection

The Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) has shortlisted two bidders for the Ipoh Railway Station Integrated Development Plan (iRide), announced Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Two consortiums vying for iRide project, says Loke 

The police have initiated an investigation against Seputeh MP Teresa Kok following her alleged statement over halal certification.

Cops probing Teresa Kok over comments on halal certification, says IGP 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar said that toll rates could be reduced if highway development costs are managed effectively and are free from leakage or corruption.

Lower toll rates possible if highway development costs properly managed, says PM

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will prioritise strategies to stabilise inflation and address the rising cost of living in Budget 2025.

Anwar: Budget 2025 to address inflation, cost of living issues

China will fully open its manufacturing sector to foreign investments and is also allowing more room for overseas capital in its health sector, adding to efforts to revive the world’s second-largest economy.

China opens manufacturing, healthcare to foreign investment

<h3>Oil price in line with Budget forecast</h3>

From Jan 1 to Aug 27, 2024, Brent crude oil price averaged US$83/bbl (2023: US$82.18/bbl), Bloomberg data showed. This is just US$2 or 2.35% lower than Malaysian 2024 forecast of US$85/bbl – its highest in nine years.&nbsp;
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What to watch out for going into Budget 2025

As investments in data centres surge across Malaysia, the country is positioning itself as a digital hub for both global enterprises and local businesses aiming to expand their reach. Equinix, a key player in this sector, is committed to supporting global companies looking to expand their digital...

As the backbone of the digital economy, data centres are becoming critical infrastructure, especially in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Efficiency, optimisation and sustainability are currently the biggest drivers of improvements in the sector. This is driven not just by the desire to i...

The growth of Malaysia’s data centre sector has been driven by the rising demand for high-performance computing, particularly for artificial intelligence (AI) applications and solutions.

AirTrunk’s AI-ready data centre, which features a direct-to-chip liquid cooling solution, can help m...

Princeton Digital Group (PDG) is strategically capitalising on the increasing demand for data centres to support the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, recognising Johor as an ideal location for the development.

As AI continues to evolve, the need for larger, more efficient data centres...

The development of tech hubs and data centres is closely intertwined, with each driving and benefiting from the growth and advancement of the other. This is because tech hubs provide a fertile environment for innovation and business development, and data centres supply the essential infrastructure to support the growth of the digital economy.

Cyberjaya’s ideal location attracts data centre investments

In May, tech behemoth Google made a significant move in Malaysia by investing a substantial US$2.2 billion (RM9.5 billion) to expand its Google Cloud region to deliver high-performance, low-latency cloud infrastructure, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) services.

The investment...

When Singapore pulled the plug and announced a moratorium on data centres, the floodgates opened and the data powerhouses came pouring into Malaysia. Now, the country is vying to become the data centre hub of the region, as it attracts investments due to more affordable land value, coupled with g...

In May, Microsoft announced a US$2.2 billion (RM9.5 billion) investment — the largest in its 32-year history in Malaysia — to establish new cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This commitment not only reinforces Microsoft’s position in the region but also supports Malaysia’s br...

Developing data centre infrastructure is key to Malaysia’s goal of becoming a digital hub, boosting data capacity and attracting foreign investments. However, this expansion raises concerns about data security and sovereignty, requiring a balance between investment and protection.

The c...

Safeguards: Navigating cybersecurity challenges amid growth demands

Malaysia’s emergence as a data centre hub brings significant environmental challenges, particularly since the country relies on electricity generated from fossil fuels.

“Data centres are significant consumers of energy. Managing this consumption efficiently is vital to both operational ...

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