Summary
- Malaysia urged to improve energy and infrastructure planning.
- Rising AI and data centre investments increase electricity demand.
- Schneider Electric partners with UNITEN on research and talent development.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 24 — Schneider Electric has called for stronger coordination between investment, energy and infrastructure planning to support Malaysia’s growing artificial intelligence, data centre and semiconductor industries.
Speaking at Innovation Day Kuala Lumpur 2026, country president Eugene Quah said major investments require reliable electricity, cooling systems, water resources and sustainable infrastructure.
The company also announced a partnership with Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) to advance energy research, innovation and workforce development.
The collaboration aims to strengthen France–Malaysia technology cooperation while preparing local talent and energy systems to support future industrial growth.
