MIDA successfully hosted Data Centre Nexus 2025 on 8 May 2025, bringing together over 400 industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to position Malaysia as a regional powerhouse in the digital economy.

Officiated by YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of MITI, the event focused on driving strategic collaboration, cloud adoption, and local supply chain development. YB Liew outlined three (3) priorities for the sector: leading the energy transition, building a “Build by-Malaysia” ecosystem, and creating skilled digital jobs.

Key Highlights

• RM278 billion in approved digital investments (2021–2024)
• RM184.7 billion from data centre and cloud-related projects
• Market projected to grow from USD4.04B (2024) to USD13.57B (2030)
• Accelerated 22.38% CAGR, driven by cloud, AI, and hyperscale demand

Industry leaders from AWS, Google, PDG, and YTL Data Centres joined in seven expert panels covering:

• AI and hyperscale infrastructure
• ESG-led development and green power
• Cloud migration and digital workforce readiness

Malaysian firms like Gamuda Engineering, Dunham-Bush, and Maytech also showcased how local innovation is rising to meet global standards.

A dedicated business matching session connected 8 international operators with 18 Malaysian companies, seeding potential partnerships and reinforcing Malaysia’s commitment to integrating local firms into global value chains.

he event underscored Malaysia’s readiness to lead the digital future. With support from the Digital Investment Office (DIO), a joint initiative between MIDA and MDEC — the country is well-positioned to attract quality investments while nurturing a robust, localised ecosystem.