<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (July 28): In this week’s special report on <i>The Edge Malaysia</i> Best Managed and Sustainable Property Awards 2024, we showcase the winning projects and the teams running the show. This year is the eighth edition of the awards, drawing a record number of submissions from all four corners of Malaysia.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>This year, two iconic national projects — the Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC — took home gold in their respective categories as well as the Editor’s Choice awards. Other winning projects include TNB Platinum, Menara UOA Bangsar, Sunway SPK Damansara, Jade Hills, The Park Residences 1 and more.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Find out more about the best practices employed by winners in the July 29 issue of <i>The Edge Malaysia</i> weekly.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

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In this week’s special report on The Edge Malaysia Best Managed and Sustainable Property Awards 2024, we showcase the winning projects and the teams running the show. This year is the eighth edition of the awards, drawing a record number of submissions from all four corners of Malaysia.

Honouring the nation’s best managed and sustainable properties

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

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


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

<p>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.</p>


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

<h3><strong>Oil price in line with Budget forecast</strong></h3>

<p>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;</p>
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What to watch out for going into Budget 2025

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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.</p>

<p>The investment...

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

<p>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.</p>

<p>As AI continues to evolve, the need for larger, more efficient data centres...

<p>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...

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

<p>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...

<p>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.</p>


Cyberjaya’s ideal location attracts data centre investments

<p>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.</p>

<p>The c...

Safeguards: Navigating cybersecurity challenges amid growth demands

<p>Following the memorandum of understanding signing for the proposed Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), much excitement has erupted on the front of strengthening Malaysia and Singapore’s long-standing relationship. The two countries — while typically touted as competitors — are set to ...

Multiplier Effect: JS-SEZ offers data centre opportunities by the bucketful

<p>The digital revolution continues to transform Malaysia, driving innovation and economic growth in a rapidly changing world. At the heart of this transformation lies critical infrastructure — data centres which house the servers storing and processing our data — that forms the complex backbone of ...

Solutions: DCI: Key to digital expansion

<p>Colocation data centres are rapidly gaining popularity, owing largely to the growing need for secure, scalable and cost-effective IT infrastructure. These may also prove to be a boon for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that want their IT needs reliably and efficiently met. In a nutshell, a co...

Guide: Colocation: A game changer for SMEs

<p>Data centres, often perceived as mere physical infrastructures housing hundreds of servers and consuming vast amounts of electricity, are the unsung heroes of the digital age. They are the backbone of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), enabling countless innovations across various ...

Ideas: The power behind progress

<p>The development of tech hubs and data centres is closely interconnected; both sectors drive and benefit from each other’s growth and advancements.</p>

<p>Hubs such as Cyberjaya offer dark fibre connectivity, enabling companies to effectively manage their network infrastructure. This set-up ens...