KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been ranked first among regional peers in Southeast Asia in Knight Frank’s SEA-5 Data Centre Opportunity Index for the second consecutive year with an annual take-up of 429 megawatts (MW).
In its Data Centre Research Report 2024, the global property consultancy said growth is driven by strategic investments from tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and Oracle, totalling US$23.3 billion (US$1 = RM4.50).
Knight Frank Malaysia Group managing director Keith Ooi said Malaysia’s strategic efforts in digital infrastructure are not just a blueprint for the region but a call for global players to seize the unparalleled opportunity.
"The country’s commitment to technological innovation and sustainability makes it a preferred destination for data centre investments and a model for economic resilience,” Ooi said in a statement today.
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