KUALA LUMPUR: 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 chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
He said the rapid expansion of data centres in Malaysia, driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital technology, must not come at the expense of environmental sustainability.
"Malaysia must strike the right balance between technological advancement, economic growth and environmental protection," he said in a statement today.
Lee called for stringent environmental requirements for major data centre developments, including assessments of their cumulative impact on electricity and water resources, as well as the surrounding environment.
