The International Monetary Fund said operational data centre capacity in Malaysia stood at more than 1,000 megawatts, with more than 1,500 MW under construction. (Envato Elements pic)KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 5.2% in 2026 and 4.7% in 2027, amid regional economic uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
In its October 2026 Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and the Pacific, themed “Resilient Amid Uncertainty: Can It Be Sustained?”, the IMF highlighted technology-related exports and strong investment in data centres as key contributors to growth across the region.
“Malaysia and Singapore have increased exports as assemblers and packagers of technology products, while strong investment in data centres in China, India, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia has also contributed to growth,” it said in its report today.
