Study on all data centres water use being done, says SPAN


SPAN chairman Datuk Abdul Kadir Mohd Din. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

SEPANG: A study on the water consumption patterns of all data centres in the country is currently being done by the national water regulator to better oversee how these facilities use the resource.

This is so that data centres, which use huge amounts of water for cooling, do not compete with households and other industries for treated water, said the National Water Services Commission (SPAN).

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Telcos on standby as flood season nears
Drawing the line on whistleblowers
Sim: May the workers’ struggle continue to flourish forever
4.9 million summonses still unpaid
It’s a Cabinet that can work, say experts
90 illegals detained in Old Klang Road raid
New ministers vow to do their best
Claim of having ‘two husbands’ proven false
Window closing on 2025 tax reliefs
Bridge project poised to boost tourism

Others Also Read