KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The requirement to disclose data centre operations information, including electricity usage and the number of graphics processing unit (GPU) chips imported, will be embedded in law to enable the government to monitor data centre operations, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
Requirement To Disclose Data Centre Operations Information To Be Embedded In Law
Johari Abdul Ghani, data centre, law, economy
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Malaysia will embed a legal requirement for data centre operators to disclose electricity usage and GPU chip imports, enabling government monitoring of operations and locations, as announced by Minister Johari Abdul Ghani.
- 55 of 117 approved data centre projects are operational and must be monitored post‑approval.
- Operators must match booked electricity capacity to actual use to avoid unnecessary billing.
- The Digital Ministry is reviewing laws to address re‑export of sanctioned GPU chips.
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