Malaysia's data centres use more power as temperatures soar, officials say, Economic Times reports
The Economic Times, citing Energy Commission CEO Siti Safinah Salleh, reports that data centres' share of Malaysia's power consumption hit a record 9.3% in the second week of August, versus a 2026 average of 7%.
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The Economic Times reports that Malaysian officials say data centres are consuming more power as temperatures soar. Citing Energy Commission CEO Siti Safinah Salleh, it says data centres accounted for a record 9.3% of overall power consumption in the second week of August, compared with an average of 7% in 2026.
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