GDS International, a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centres, with Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) as the strategic partner has successfully hosted the Data Centre Supply Chain Ecosystem Summit in Johor on 27 October 2024. The event gathered over 400 attendees across the data centre supply chain, as well as industry leaders and key government agencies, showcasing the latest technology trends, reaffirming Malaysia’s position as a key player in the global digital economy.
The summit featured the exchange of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GDS and SIRIM to improve quality and standards in the data centre industry. Additionally, GDS also exchanged MOUs with global suppliers, further strengthening Malaysia's data centre supply chain. These partnerships will bring an estimated RM1 billion investment for integrated factories and service centers, contributing over RM5 billion annually to the economy and creating up to 5,000 local jobs.
YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), commended the collaboration between MIDA, GDS, and key industry stakeholders, stating, "The partnerships established today exemplify the government's commitment to cultivate an ecosystem that nurtures technological advancement and innovation, strengthening the foundation and development of the country’s digital infrastructure.
The five key considerations for the data centre industry should be:
1. Creation of meaningful job opportunities
2. Localisation of its supply chain
3. Water consumption
4. Power consumption
5. Prevention of speculative build
I am glad to note that GDS, a key player in Malaysia's data centre industry, has hosted this summit in alignment with our goals to empower local companies for active participation in the data centre supply chain.”
Witnessing this momentous occasion, Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of MIDA, stated, “Positioned at the heart of the region, Malaysia's expanding network of data centres and cloud infrastructure is crucial for facilitating cross-border data flow. Beyond data storage and processing, these data centres provide a veritable goldmine of opportunities for our small and medium-sized enterprises to plug into the global value chain. And, this in turn fosters the development of our local talent, drives technological innovation, and fuels economic growth within the ecosystem.”
GDS's leadership expressed their continued commitment to advancing Malaysia’s digital landscape. "The success of this summit reflects the strength of Malaysia's data centre supply chain and our shared vision to build a sustainable digital future. Malaysia is a land of opportunity and innovation, and we are dedicated to harnessing this potential by fostering collaboration across the industry and with key stakeholders. Together, we can drive significant growth, enhance our capabilities, and position Malaysia as a leading hub for data centre services in the region," said William Huang, Chairman of GDS.
Malaysia is making remarkable strides in its digital economy, with an approved RM185.3 billion in digital investments from 2021 to June 2024. Data centre and cloud investments accounted for the lion's share of these total approved investments, at RM131 billion. This serves as a testament that Malaysia is on the right track towards becoming a leading digital hub in the region.
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