# Malaysia’s Data Centre Growth Puts New Pressure on Electricity Demand

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**Created:** [September 11, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://puchong.co/t/malaysia%E2%80%99s-data-centre-growth-puts-new-pressure-on-electricity-demand/7109 "2026-09-11T01:12:18Z")\
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Malaysia’s rapidly expanding data centre industry is becoming an increasingly important national issue, with rising temperatures driving higher electricity consumption for cooling systems.

A recent report found that data centres accounted for a record **9.3% of Malaysia’s overall electricity consumption in the second week of August** , compared with an average of 7% for the year. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysian-data-centres-guzzle-more-power-temperatures-soar-2026-09-08/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

- Malaysia is now one of **Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing data centre hubs**.
- Higher temperatures are increasing the amount of electricity needed to cool data centres.
- Data centres could account for as much as **31% of Peninsular Malaysia’s electricity demand by 2035**.
- The government expects additional gas-fired generation capacity will be needed as Malaysia gradually phases out coal-fired power.
- For residents in **Puchong and the wider Klang Valley** , the development is relevant because the region is part of Malaysia’s rapidly growing digital and technology ecosystem.

As more technology companies expand their operations in Malaysia, balancing **digital investment, electricity demand and long-term energy security** is becoming an increasingly important national issue.

Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysian-data-centres-guzzle-more-power-temperatures-soar-2026-09-08/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)  
Published Date: 2026-09-11T01:10:00Z