KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The government should consider introducing mandatory Green Data Centre Certification to ensure that operators comply with measurable environmental performance standards, said Alliance for a Safe Community (IKATAN) chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
Govt Urged To Introduce Mandatory Green Data Centre Certification – Lee Lam Thye
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IKATAN chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urged the Malaysian government to mandate Green Data Centre Certification to balance technological growth with environmental protection. He emphasized the need for strict standards on energy, water, and emissions as data centres expand.
- Lee Lam Thye called for mandatory certification to ensure data centre operators meet measurable environmental performance standards.
- He proposed stringent requirements for energy efficiency, water consumption, and carbon emissions, supported by regular independent audits.
- Operators were urged to use renewable energy and recycled water to reduce pressure on the national grid and local water supplies.
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