JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 14 (Bernama) – Her Majesty, Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia has called on the authorities, the private sector, and the public to evaluate the impact of data centre development in the country, particularly concerning the environment and the well-being of the community.
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Malaysia's Queen urged authorities and the public to assess the environmental and social impacts of data centres, highlighting high electricity and water consumption, land misuse, and community effects.
- Raja Zarith Sofiah made these remarks at the 70th Convocation Ceremony of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
- She noted that technological advancement must align with environmental sustainability and resource preservation.
- The Queen emphasized that artificial intelligence should improve quality of life, not just drive economic gain.
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