Malaysia is emerging as a data center powerhouse amid booming demand from AI
Publishing timestamp: 2024-06-16 20:55:37
Summary
Malaysia is becoming a hub for data centers in Southeast Asia, attracting billions in investments from tech giants like Google, Nvidia, and Microsoft. The city of Johor Bahru is the fastest growing data center market in the region, with plans to become one of the largest hubs in Asia. The surge in demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence services has led to increased investments in data centers in Malaysia, with favorable policies and resources making the country an attractive market for such infrastructure. However, concerns about energy and water requirements have also been raised as the boom in data centers continues to grow.
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