Johor is becoming a significant participant in the Southeast Asian data center industry, with nine completed data center projects and six under construction, providing a total capacity of nearly 1280 megawatts and 1490 megawatts, respectively. Another 30 projects are in different planning and approval stages, reflecting Johor's increasing attractiveness as a data center hub. Johor's strategic location, robust infrastructure, and investment-friendly policies by state and federal governments are driving its growth in the data center industry. Johor State Executive Councillor for Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Socio-Economic Development, Liang Teck Meng, announced that guidelines have been developed and a coordinating committee established to ensure that data centers prioritize the use of renewable energy and improve energy and water efficiency. The state government hopes to ensure that data centers comply with best practices in electricity and water efficiency and align with international industry standards.
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