New data centre developments in Johor will be assessed on their sustainability efforts
Malaysia has in recent years seen a surge in investment in data centres, with RM76 billion invested in data centres from January 2021 to March 2023.
Meanwhile, a data centre with a capacity of 100MW uses about 1.1 million gallons of water per day for cooling, according to a study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. This is the equivalent of daily water usage for a city of 10,000 people. Malaysia has in recent years seen a surge in investment in data centres, with RM76 billion invested in data centres from January 2021 to March 2023, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.
Reflecting local concerns, Johor Bahru City Council Mayor Mohd Noorazam Osman said on May 30 that domestic needs should not be compromised by such investments, especially given the significant challenges with water and power supply in Johor.Nvidia in talks with Malaysia’s YTL on data centre deal: Sources
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