Malaysian Residents Worried About Data Centres in Their Areas
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In recent years, the development of data centres has been growing rapidly in Malaysia. A data centre is a large building that stores and processes information online, such as company data, applications and cloud services. However, some residents are now beginning to feel anxious about the presence of data centres near their homes.
According to a report by Free Malaysia Today, residents are concerned that these data centres could put pressure on water supplies and the electricity grid. Data centres require a large amount of electrical energy to operate. They also need water to cool computer equipment so that it does not overheat and become damaged.
These concerns arise because water and energy resources are used by many parties in the same area. If consumption increases, residents fear that supplies for daily needs, such as cooking, bathing and washing, may be affected. Therefore, they hope that the authorities and companies will carefully consider the impact before new projects are approved.
So far, the report only states residents' concerns. More information about the response from the authorities or the companies involved is not yet available in the sources received. Further developments need to be monitored to find out whether these concerns will be addressed.
Sources: Free Malaysia Today
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