Malaysia’s proposed Digital Infrastructure Bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament in 2027 to strengthen data centre security, resilience and operational continuity.
PETALING JAYA: The proposed Digital Infrastructure (Data Centre) Bill is in its final stages of drafting and is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next year to strengthen the security and resilience of Malaysia’s data centres.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the proposed legislation would establish a comprehensive regulatory framework covering the protection, governance and operational continuity of data centres, which have become critical components of the country’s digital infrastructure.
He said the proposed framework would adopt an all-hazards approach to address cybersecurity threats, system failures, operational disruptions, natural disasters, physical risks and supply chain vulnerabilities.
