[COLUMNIST] Budget 2025 - Powering data centres
A "radical" tax allowance scheme could help to position Malaysia to be a leading regional hub for data centres.
Fri Nov 15 2024
PM meets with Google, discusses boosting AI and data centre ecosystem
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stresses the need to focus on rules to prevent data leaks and malicious exploitation.
Fri Nov 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Data centre expansion in Malaysia: Bridging the gap between investment and job creation
The economic impact of data centre expansion cannot be ignored, and governments are working hard to capitalise on this growing trend.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Cyber threats targeting Malaysian users remain high - Kaspersky
The cyberattacks were particularly concerning as Malaysia continues to invest heavily in data centre infrastructure, says Kaspersky.
Wed Oct 30 2024
PM to launch National AI Office on Dec 12 - Gobind
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to launch the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 12.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Google to purchase nuclear power for data centres
Google on Monday announced plans to purchase nuclear power to operate data centres in the age of power-hungry artificial intelligence (AI).
Tue Oct 15 2024
Cabinet approves guidelines for Data Centre Planning - Nga
Nga Kor Ming said the guidelines are designed to standardise and streamline the application and planning approval process for stakeholders.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Data centre emissions are soaring - it’s AI or the climate
Three of the biggest tech companies, Microsoft, Google and Meta, have reported ballooning greenhouse gas emissions since 2020.
Sun Oct 06 2024
PM attends Google’s US$2 billion data centre groundbreaking
Google's investment is expected to generate over US$3.2 billion in economic impact and create 26,500 jobs by 2030.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Malaysia should prioritise sustainability in data centre expansion
As Madani Government continues to attract major investments in data centers, a leading expert has raised serious concerns about the impact
Thu Sep 26 2024
Malaysia on track to achieve RM3.6 bil revenue in data centre industry by 2025 - Teo
Teo Nie Ching said building an ecosystem for data centres and cloud services would also increase the number of industry suppliers in M'sia.
Wed Aug 07 2024
AI and energy: Will AI help reduce emissions or increase demand? Here's what to know
Tech companies are reporting increased emissions due to running the data centres that power AI.
Sat Jul 27 2024
Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought, reports Antara
The Lockbit cybercrime group is notorious for using malicious software called ransomware to digitally extort its victims.
Mon Jun 24 2024
AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future
Google pledged a USD2 billion investment in Malaysia's data and cloud infrastructure, including its second Southeast Asian data centre. Country Director Farhan Qureshi highlights the economic benefits and Malaysia's readiness to support tech giants' growth plans.
Sat Jun 22 2024
Malaysia approved RM114.7 bln investments in data centres, cloud services from 2021 to 2023
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said these investments have created 2,325 high-value new jobs in specialised fields.
Tue Jun 11 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024