Malaysia Approves 117 Data Centers, Power Demand to Hit 9GW in Five Years
basedjensen · x · 2026-11-06
Malaysian utility TNB says 117 data centers have been approved (nearly half operational) and DC power demand is expected to reach 9GW within five years. TNB is spending RM43 billion to strengthen grid resilience, urging ASEAN to decarbonize together via the APG. The poster sees massive opportunity in Malaysia tapping the ASEAN grid and eventually pursuing nuclear power.
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