States Without Adequate Water Supply Cannot Host Data Centres, Says Johari Ghani
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Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Johari Ghani stated that states without adequate water supply will not be allowed to host data centres. This statement was made because data centres require large amounts of water to cool computer equipment that operates around the clock.
Data centres have been increasingly built in Malaysia in recent years. The government wants to ensure that this development does not place pressure on the water resources of residents in a state. Therefore, every application to build a data centre will be carefully evaluated, including the status of water resources and the capacity of local water supply.
Johari Ghani said the government will also work with state authorities and technology companies to find ways to use water more efficiently. Among the proposals is the reuse of water and cooling technologies that use less water.
So far, the government has not announced a date for implementing the new guidelines. The public and investors are expected to receive further information in the near future.
Sources: The Edge Malaysia
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