Selangor is awaiting the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) to finalise guidelines for setting up large-scale data centers within the state.
State Investment EXCO Ng Sze Han noted that the guidelines are expected to be completed soon, catering to the growing demand from key industry players and contributing to the country’s economic growth.
“There are many questions regarding the state’s ability to build more data centers, which require substantial energy and water resources, as well as the need to assess their economic impact in terms of employment.
“But overall, I am confident that the state has sufficient local players and vendors who can support these centers,” he said at a program yesterday evening.
Ng Sze Han further explained that Selangor is focused on developing more integrated circuit design firms within the state, rather than solely attracting chip manufacturers.
He emphasised that Selangor does not aim to compete with Penang and Kedah, which have significant expertise in chip production, but instead seeks to complement the broader chip ecosystem in Malaysia.
Additionally, he revealed that several major economic projects will be included in the second edition of the Selangor Plan, slated for announcement in either the fourth quarter of 2025 or the first quarter of 2026.
“Certainly, all key economic zones and development projects will be included in RS-2, as these projects will take more than five years to be realized,” he said.
Last year, the Selangor State Development Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-based RDA Ventures Pte. Ltd to develop three data centers in Cyberjaya.
Supported by key agencies like MDEC and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority, these centers will create job opportunities in sectors such as electronics, computer science, statistics, and administration.
Earlier, Sze Han noted that while Selangor, home to 18 data centers, is experiencing strong demand, a thorough evaluation of the state’s energy supply readiness is still required.
