Mushrooming DCs to positively impact sector


TA Research said that from 2021 to 2026, the Malaysian data centre market is projected to grow at an average rate of 16% or US$2.1bil annually.

PETALING JAYA: The construction sector’s prospects are looking up on the back of Malaysia successfully positioning itself as a key player in the data centre (DC) market, coupled with the anticipated rollout of government-initiated mega infrastructure projects.

TA Research, which has maintained its “overweight” call on the sector, noted the DC capacity in Malaysia is on track for significant expansion, with projections indicating an increase from 195 megawatt (MW) to 607MW by 2025.

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