JOHOR BAHARU, March 11 – Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state government will not approve data centre projects that require excessive water consumption, stressing that the welfare of the people remains the top priority.
He said authorities will carefully assess factors such as water and electricity supply before approving any major development. Onn Hafiz added that the Johor State Data Centre Development Coordinating Committee will only approve Tier 3 and Tier 4 data centres.
That use air-cooling technology, which requires less water. The state is also implementing 38 projects worth RM15.3 billion to strengthen water supply security while supporting industrial growth and investments.
