Sustainable Data Centre Framework Set For October Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- A framework for sustainable data centres is expected to be introduced this October, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

In a post on X tonight, he said the framework, which will come under the purview of the Ministry of Digital, will include strategic coordination with all relevant agencies and state governments regarding the implementation of data centre development.

He said the agreement was reached during the third meeting of the Data Centre Task Force (DCTF) for 2025, which he co-chaired today with Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

“The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will also serve as the focal point for all applications for new data centre projects and expansions.

“This will ensure that all initiatives and projects proceed smoothly, avoid duplication of functions, and support the development of a more sustainable and strategic national data centre ecosystem,” he said in the post.

Tengku Zafrul added that the meeting was crucial to ensure that the development of Malaysia’s data centre industry becomes more sustainable, competitive and investor-friendly.

The DCTF is a multi-agency strategic platform led by his ministry and the Ministry of Digital to coordinate the planning and implementation of data centre projects holistically.

-- BERNAMA