Malaysia’s Data Center Bet: New Planning Guidelines Set to Drive Growth

The government of Malaysia recently approved new Data Center Planning Guidelines (GPP), marking a significant step toward standardizing the nation’s data center development process.

The guidelines (PDF) aim to streamline application and planning approval processes for stakeholders and could help to make Malaysia a more attractive location for data centers than ever before.

The GPP specifically targets data center developments exceeding 1 MW capacity, covering both new areas and existing buildings. A key feature includes strict zoning requirements, limiting data center construction to commercial and industrial areas, with mandatory buffer zones near residential areas to minimize noise disturbance.

Read the full story from AI Business’ sister publication Data Center Knowledge.