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Malaysia Plans Cabinet Review of Data Centre Bill in 2027

Malaysia’s Digital Ministry plans to present a Data Centre Bill to the Cabinet in 2027 as the country shifts towards governing sustainable sector growth.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 19 October 2026 – Malaysia’s Digital Ministry plans to present a proposed Data Centre Bill to the Cabinet in 2027, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. The legislative move comes after Malaysia recorded RM385.7 billion of data-centre-related investment from 2021 through the first half of 2026.

For businesses and investors, the proposed law matters because it could define the operating rules for one of Malaysia’s fastest-growing infrastructure sectors. The Cabinet timetable and investment figure are confirmed, but the bill’s text, compliance obligations and parliamentary schedule have not been published. Any assessment of costs or restrictions therefore remains preliminary.

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