MIDA Powers Up Malaysia’s Digital Future at Data Centre Nexus
- 400 Industry Leaders gathered to redefine Malaysia’s role in the global data economy.
- Government Focus on digital growth with YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister MITI and MIDA’s CEO leading discussions.
- Thought-provoking panel sessions on nurturing data centre ecosystems by key industry leaders.
- Impactful business matching sessions for local suppliers to explore opportunities with renowned global companies.
- Malaysia’s Data Centre Market Growth: From USD4.04 billion in 2024 to USD13.57 billion by 20301.
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 May 2025 – In a defining moment for Malaysia’s digital future, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) successfully hosted Data Centre Nexus 2025—a landmark event that brought together 400 stakeholders from across the digital ecosystem to reimagine Malaysia’s role in the global data economy.
The event was officiated by YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), following opening remarks by Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA.
Data Centre Nexus 2025 was designed to foster collaboration, strengthen Malaysia’s local supply chain, and address critical gaps in the data centre ecosystem. It also explored policy enablers for digital transformation and championed cloud adoption as a catalyst for innovation and economic resilience.
In his keynote address, YB Liew Chin Tong urged stakeholders in the data centre sector to collaborate and achieve multiple “wins” for Malaysia. The three missions of the data centre sector should be: leading the way in energy transition, shifting away from coal to low-emission sources; investing in a Malaysian equipment supply chain to create a “Build by Malaysia” era, growing local suppliers to achieve greater potential, and; creating data centre service jobs for Malaysia and the region across the whole value chain of the data centre sector.
Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim emphasised MIDA’s evolving role, noting, “While attracting investment is important, MIDA’s focus is also on creating value within the local ecosystem. Our immediate focus is resolute: to establish a resilient, Malaysian-grown local supply chain that directly fuels the expansion of our vital data centre infrastructure amidst global uncertainties. The presence of supply chain companies here today signals the strength and direction of Malaysia’s growing digital ecosystem.”
The event also featured presentations from AWS, Google, PDG, K2 Strategic Infrastructure Malaysia, YTL Data Centres, DayOne Data Centers, OCBC Bank, and HSBC Bank.
Seven high-impact panel sessions explored topics such as scaling data centres, building resilient digital infrastructure, AI-driven innovation, and leveraging regional opportunities for local economic benefits. The sessions highlighted the crucial role of local supply chains in powering Malaysia’s data centre growth, as well as the importance of cross-industry collaboration to strengthen the nation’s digital economy.
A business matching session connected 8 data centre operators with 18 local supply chain companies, fostering collaboration and exploring new opportunities.
Key Industry Developments
The Digital Investment Office (DIO), a platform by MIDA and MDEC, continues to support digital investments with streamlined processes and end-to-end support. Since 2021, Malaysia has approved RM278 billion in digital investments, with RM184.7 billion recorded from data centre and cloud-related projects. Malaysia’s data centre market is projected to grow from USD4.04 billion in 2024 to USD13.57 billion by 2030, driven by a 22.38% annual growth rate.
With the momentum from Data Centre Nexus 2025, Malaysia is poised to emerge as a global leader in the digital economy, powered by innovation, resilience, and strategic partnerships.
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About MIDA
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). MIDA oversees and drives investments into Malaysia’s manufacturing and services sectors. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA operates through 12 regional and 21 overseas offices, serving as a strategic partner to businesses in leveraging opportunities from the ongoing technological revolution. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube channel.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Noorzita Mohamad Nor
Director, Business Services and Regional Operations Division
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APPENDIX
Industry Insights from Key Players:
Infrastructure Innovation
Ts. Lim Hui Yan, Deputy Managing Director of Gamuda Engineering:
“We are embracing Industrialised Building Systems not just for speed, but for the enhanced precision and quality control it brings to complex fast-pace projects like data centres. In today’s digital age, getting these critical facilities online quickly is vital, but it cannot come at the expense of safety and quality. Our methodology ensures we deliver high-value, complex infrastructure on accelerated timelines, meeting the exacting standards required for mission-critical operations right here in Malaysia.”
Local Vendor Opportunities
Mr. Won Moon Fui, Deputy Director of Engineering at Dunham-Bush Malaysia:
“With the influx of data centre projects, the demand for high-quality local services from electrical systems to precision cooling is rising rapidly. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Malaysian vendors, and we’re proud to contribute to Malaysia’s journey toward becoming a leading regional digital hub.”
Future Growth Potential
Ts. Ng Wei Lin, General Manager of Maytech Cleanroom Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.:
“The momentum is strong. With continued government support and clearer local content strategies, Malaysian companies are well-positioned to lead Asia’s digital infrastructure wave. This thriving ecosystem has not only enabled us to grow — it has empowered us to innovate.”
