KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The Digital Ministry is currently in the final stages of drafting the Digital Infrastructure (Data Centre) Bill.

The ministry said the bill aims to create a clearer, more comprehensive regulatory framework to strengthen the protection, operational resilience, and governance of data centres, in line with their importance as the nation’s critical digital infrastructure.

“In terms of timeline, the government aims for this bill to be finalised through the policy and legislation coordination process, then presented for consideration and debate in the Dewan Rakyat in 2027, subject to the government’s approval.

“Once passed and enforced, the Digital Ministry will coordinate the implementation of the regulatory framework to ensure compliance with the standards of safety, resilience and continuity of operations being set,” said the ministry in a written reply to the Dewan Rakyat published on the Parliament’s website today.