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Data centre project in Kota Damansara halted as developer withdraws application: Ramanan

Sungai Buloh MP says residents’ concerns must be heard as large-scale developments move forward with transparency and accountability

IJM secures RM1.26 bil data centre project

Malaysia’s construction giant continues its winning streak with fifth data centre contract as digital infrastructure boom gathers pace

MACC links two more firms to data centre graft after suspect tried to burn RM1mil cash

Project manager allegedly sought 3% cut, probe into RM180 million contract continues

Could Biden’s AI chip restriction foil Malaysia’s goal to become global data centre hub?

Malaysia, with many other countries, placed at Tier 2 and would face limitations on total computing power, Bloomberg reports  

Gamuda Engineering secures RM451 mil Cyberjaya data centre contract 

Gamuda says scope of work includes foundation, civil, structural, and architectural, commencing Q4 2024

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Is it costly for small businesses to obtain halal certification?

A restaurant owners’ group agrees it can be, while application guidelines show fee is not high but added costs lie in the process to achieve compliance