22-07-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Sustainable data centre framework set for October launch
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said the agreement was reached during the third meeting of the Data Centre Task Force for 2025 today. (X pic)
PETALING JAYA : A framework for sustainable data centres is expected to be introduced in October, according to investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz.
Tengku Zafrul said the framework, which will come under the purview of the digital ministry, will include strategic coordination with all relevant agencies and state governments regarding the implementation of data centre development projects.
He said the agreement was reached during the third meeting of the Data Centre Task Force for 2025, which he co-chaired today with digital minister Gobind Singh Deo.
'The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) will serve as the focal point for all applications for new data centre projects and expansions.
'This will ensure 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 a post on X tonight.
Tengku Zafrul said the meeting was crucial to ensure the development of Malaysia's data centre industry becomes more sustainable, competitive and investor-friendly.
The task force is a multi-agency strategic platform led by his ministry and the digital ministry to coordinate the planning and implementation of data centre projects holistically.
