Malaysia plans to draft a Data Centre Bill for Cabinet in 2027, and operators already face tougher terms, from paying for grid upgrades and unused reserved power to  meeting 30% local content. We also talk  about what’s driving AirTrunk’s expansion in Johor, how the new rules change the cost of building, and how data centre growth can benefit Malaysia without straining its power and water supply.

<p>Malaysia plans to draft a Data Centre Bill for Cabinet in 2027, and operators already face tougher terms, from paying for grid upgrades and unused reserved power to&nbsp; meeting 30% local content. We also talk&nbsp; about what’s driving AirTrunk’s expansion in Johor, how the new rules change the cost of building, and how data centre growth can benefit Malaysia without straining its power and water supply.</p>

Where would your business be in 10 years time? How about 5 years from now? Or even tomorrow? Chances are, you’re already in the age of a digital business. Tech Talk is the programme that gives you access to the minds that are shaping the world of tomorrow. Hear from global and regional experts and analyst, record breaking developers, the dark-web hackers and the “crazy ones” as they give you an insight to how the world will change. Tech Talk helps you to breakdown the geeky jargons and complex codes that many often would fear. Also find out what are some the latest consumer offerings like smartphones, drones, robots, cameras, video games that are best in the market and quirky insight to a mind of a digital pop culture technology advocater, Richard Bradbury.

<p>Where would your business be in 10 years time? How about 5 years from now? Or even tomorrow? Chances are, you’re already in the age of a digital business. Tech Talk is the programme that gives you access to the minds that are shaping the world of tomorrow. Hear from global and regional experts and analyst, record breaking developers, the dark-web hackers and the “crazy ones” as they give you an insight to how the world will change. Tech Talk helps you to breakdown the geeky jargons and complex codes that many often would fear. Also find out what are some the latest consumer offerings like smartphones, drones, robots, cameras, video games that are best in the market and quirky insight to a mind of a digital pop culture technology advocater, Richard Bradbury.</p>

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