Malaysia’s Guideline for Sustainable Development of Data Centre
As Malaysia positions itself as a leading digital hub in Southeast Asia, the data centre industry plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and boosting Malaysia’s global competitiveness. Recognising the importance of sustainability, Malaysia is committed to advancing its data centre infrastructure with a focus on reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints, aligning with Malaysia’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Alongside the Digital Ecosystem Acceleration (“DESAC”) incentive scheme designed to support this vision and attract digital infrastructure projects, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has published the Guideline for Sustainable Development of Data Centre (“Guideline”). This Guideline establishes a comprehensive framework for the development and operation of sustainable data centres in Malaysia, outlining best practices and regulatory standards to ensure peak-performing and sustainable data centre operations.
