
Sarawak Prioritises Quality Over Scale in Data Centre Investments
Sarawak seeks data centre investments that create jobs, industries and local value rather than simply expanding capacity.

Sarawak seeks data centre investments that create jobs, industries and local value rather than simply expanding capacity.

A White House order may disrupt battery storage supply chains more than intended, despite reduced reliance on Chinese grid equipment.

Server consolidation enhances data center efficiency by migrating loads to fewer, powerful AMD EPYC servers, reducing costs and power use significantly.

Greatech Technology's 1HFY26 core profit dropped 34.2% to RM54.6 million, missing expectations despite strong future orders.

Global data centre water usage may rise to 644 billion litres by 2030, primarily driven by increased AI computing demands.

YTL Corporation's performance fell below expectations despite strong growth in cement and building materials.

Malaysia's data centre expansion seeks over US$20 billion in funding amid rising digital demand and investment challenges.

The government will approve data centre projects only with guaranteed energy and water supply, emphasizing sustainability and regulatory scrutiny.

YTL Corp highlights undervalued assets, landbank and construction pipeline, with BUY rating maintained and RM3.44 target price reaffirmed.

Kawan Renergy's subsidiary secured a RM70.4m order for diesel generators, boosting its orderbook and marking its entry into the data center sector.

Tech giants push space data centers as AI solution, but critics warn of massive costs, risks, and limited lifespans.

Analysts view HE Group positively, noting its strong data centre focus, with a substantial orderbook and improved earnings forecast driven by higher-margin contributions.

Vertiv announces new factory in Johor, operational 2026, creating 500 jobs and boosting AI-ready data center solutions.

Huawei introduces Xinghe Intelligent Ultra-Efficient Data Center Network, boosting AI computing scalability, efficiency, and reliability for next-generation enterprises.

Fortinet introduces the Secure AI Data Center framework, combining ASIC-powered performance and comprehensive protection for AI models, data, and infrastructure.

Dataiku introduces Agent Hub, a unified workspace for enterprises to create, manage, and scale AI agents with full IT oversight.