KUALA LUMPUR (June 19): Scottish-based global data and analytics company Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) warns that Johor’s data centre projects could consu...
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The Malaysian state of Johor has been consolidated in recent years as the main growth pole of data centers in Southeast Asia and one of the most attractive destinations in Asia for investments in digital infrastructure. However, this rapid development poses a major challenge: ensuring that the electricity grid can accompany the accelerated increase in energy demand. A recent report by consultant Wood Mackenzie estimates that data centers could r…