Knight Frank Malaysia Data Centre Research Report 2024
Bringing together key insights in a single report, showcasing Malaysia’s dominance in the SEA-5 Data Centre Opportunity Index. Ranking first in the index for the second consecutive year, Malaysia recorded a significant annual take-up of 429 MW, outperforming regional peers.
Report highlights:
- Malaysia secured RM141.72 billion in digital investments in the first ten months of 2024—triple 2023’s total.
- The country hosts 54 operational data centres with a 504.8 MW capacity, with Johor leading in IT capacity and Klang Valley remaining a core market. Emerging hubs include Sarawak, Negeri Sembilan, and Kedah.
- Notable tech investments include USD 23.3 billion from Microsoft, Google, AWS, and Oracle for AI and cloud infrastructure.
- Government initiatives like the Green Lane Pathway and Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) boost sustainability, while new planning guidelines foster a robust investment environment.
