Data Centre & Cloud
Malaysia Digital Hub of ASEAN
Data Centre & Cloud Market Landscape
Malaysia is ranked 22nd globally (2nd in ASEAN, 8th in APAC) in the Arcadis Data Centre Location Index 2021.
Key Statistics for
Data Centre & Cloud in ASEAN
USD 12.60 bil
South East Asia’s forecasted Data Cloud market size by 2025 with CAGR of 13%
USD 8.90 bil
Hyperscale Cloud Revenue in South East Asia in 2021
>25
Number of Data Cloud facilities & expansion projects in SEA in 2021
Source: Technavio, Arizton, IDC, Cushman & Wakefield, MyDIGITAL
Key Statistics for
Data Centre & Cloud in Malaysia
18.7%
CAGR (2020-2025) Public Cloud Market growth in Malaysia, largely driven by Manufacturing, BFSI, Resource & Utilities and Telecommunications & Media industries
7-5 cents/kWh
Power Cost in Malaysia (High Voltage Commercial Tariff, peak, off-peak)
80%
Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) target for usage of cloud storage across the government in 2022
Source: Technavio, Arizton, IDC, Cushman & Wakefield, MyDIGITAL
Malaysia’s Ingredients For Success
Criteria to support Data Centre & Cloud Ecosystem

Connectivity
Domestic & international: competitive, reliable, extensive capacity and diversity, dark fibre availability & fast restoration

Ease & Cost of Doing Business
Business environment, processes, compliance risks & costs & regulatory encumbrances

Progressive Data Governance
Principles of Privacy, Data Protection, Law Enforcement & Cross Border Data Flow

Energy
Largest cost component for DC OPEX: high reliability, competitive tariffs and Renewable Sources

Land & Utilities
Enables efficient building designs & long-term planning for expansion

Incentives
Financial and non-financial incentives in line with the future digital economy ecosystem

Demand Factors
Strong and growing market demand & Government adoption

Geographic Risk
Low incidence of natural disasters and other natural risk factors
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Frequently Asked Questions
The objective of the DIO are among others, to create awareness on the digital investments in the country as well as to ensure the alignment and strengthen the coordination among all Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) in promoting and attracting digital tech investments in this fast-evolution segment.
The DIO is a critical step towards driving digital investments in Malaysia, consistent with MyDIGITAL and National Investment Aspirations.
- Application for digital investment projects can be submitted through this page
- Each application will be evaluated by DIO and decision shall be obtained within 25 working days from official submission by the company.
To contact:
Puan Rosedalina Ramlan
Director
Business Services and Regional Operations
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
Tel : +603-2267 3515
Email : [email protected]
OR
Ir. Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad
Director, Investment Facilitation Digital Investment Division
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Tel: +603-83153233 / +603-83153159
Email: [email protected]