KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to play a key role as a regional data centre hub if it can maintain its competitive advantage, Moody’s Ratings said.
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Malaysia is well positioned to be a regional data centre hub, with competitive advantages and supportive policies, but faces infrastructure and financial challenges.
- Malaysia's data centre growth is supported by low-cost power and government initiatives.
- Data centres could consume 31% of Peninsular Malaysia's electricity by 2035, up from 4% in 2025.
- Additional power generation capacity of 14-17 GW will be needed by 2035, requiring significant investment.
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