Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought, reports Antara
The Lockbit cybercrime group is notorious for using malicious software called ransomware to digitally extort its victims.
Mon Jun 24 2024
AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future
Google pledged a USD2 billion investment in Malaysia's data and cloud infrastructure, including its second Southeast Asian data centre. Country Director Farhan Qureshi highlights the economic benefits and Malaysia's readiness to support tech giants' growth plans.
Sat Jun 22 2024
Malaysia approved RM114.7 bln investments in data centres, cloud services from 2021 to 2023
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said these investments have created 2,325 high-value new jobs in specialised fields.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Google to invest RM9.4 bln in Malaysia, support over RM15.04 bln in positive economic impact
This includes development of its first Google data centre and Google Cloud region to meet demand for cloud services locally and globally.
Thu May 30 2024
No need to panic about increase in cyber attacks - Teo
The Cyber Security Bill aims to defend critical infrastructure, including data centres, hospitals, banking and communication systems.
Mon Apr 01 2024
PM meets business leaders from top Australian companies
The company executives were from the manufacturing sector, including medical devices, metals as well as data centres, finance and trading.
Tue Mar 05 2024
AWANI Review: Is Malaysia the Next APAC Data Centre Hub?
What’s driving the data center investment boom? Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director of Equinix Malaysia, a global leader in digital infrastructure, reveals the impetus behind investing RM650 million into data centers in Malaysia.
Sat Feb 17 2024
Malaysia top destination for data centre investment in Southeast Asia - Knight Frank
The real estate consultancy highlights Kuala Lumpur and Johor as attractive places for data centre investment.
Wed Apr 12 2023
Fitch Solutions: Malaysia is a top market for digital infrastructure business regionally and globally
Fitch Solutions has ranked Malaysia as one of the top markets for digital infrastructure-led utility businesses regionally and globally.
Thu Mar 16 2023
Google's "significant" cloud region investment in Malaysia
Google Cloud's Ruma Balasubramanian said the investment involves a data centre, hard/software as well as expertise.
Fri Aug 12 2022
Govt introduces cloud computing service MyGovCloud
The government has upgraded the Public Sector Data Centre (PDSA) into a cloud computing service known as MyGovCloud.
Mon May 09 2022
4 MNC finalising negotiations to develop cloud-based services facilities and data centres - Annuar
The government is in the final phase of negotiations with four multinational companies (MNC) to develop cloud-based services facilities and data centres in the country.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Malaysia justified in protecting local shippers under cabotage policy
It will prepare domestic players to participate in future cable repairing or larger projects while positioning M'sia as a data centre hub.
Sun Nov 14 2021
12MP: MCMC committed to continue efforts to create data centre ecosystem
MCMC said internet exchange point providers would be increased from the 12 existing now to 66 by 2025.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Govt to announce investments similar to Microsoft's US$1 bln data centres investment soon - Tengku Zafrul
The government is expected to announce investments similar to Microsoft Corporation's US$1 billion data centres investment in the near future, said Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Sep 02 2021