Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Google has secured long-term solar power supply in Malaysia through agreements with TotalEnergies and a Shizen Energy-led consortium to support its data centres. The deals, enabled by Malaysia’s Corporate Green Power Programme, reflect rising data centre energy demand and the growing role of renewable PPAs in meeting sustainability and cost objectives.
Malaysia has pledged to help Palestine rebuild its communication networks and explore humanitarian connectivity support while strengthening telecom cooperation with South Africa, highlighting Malaysia’s rapid 5G rollout and affordable internet model.
Malaysia’s 13th Malaysia Plan prioritises AI as a key driver of national digital transformation, anchored by the AI Nation Framework and leveraging the country’s 5G network for smart city solutions.
In light of media reports about MCMC’s data request from telcos, Malaysian telecom operators and the regulator have jointly reassured users that all shared mobile usage data is anonymised and aggregated, ensuring no personal information is compromised. The MPD project supports policy-making and aligns with international data protection practices.
BMCCI, led by President Shabbir A Khan, met with Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak to discuss technological collaboration and investment with Malaysia. They plan to establish a “Bangladesh IT Connect Portal-Malaysia” to promote investment and strengthen ties. BMCCI will play a key role in this initiative.