MIDA, Dunham-Bush Drive Green Cooling Solutions For Malaysia's Data Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Dunham-Bush Industries Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s most established heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers, hosted a seminar on data centre (DC) today, in partnership with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

In a joint statement, the parties said discussions centred on the critical role of precision cooling in sustaining uptime, resilience and energy-efficiency for DCs, reaffirming Malaysia’s position as a hub for advanced, sustainable climate solutions for mission-critical infrastructure.

Themed “Keep Your DC Cool”, the seminar brought together more than 60 key stakeholders from across the DC ecosystem and government agencies.

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MIDA chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said from 2021 until June 2025, MIDA has approved RM144.4 billion worth of investments in DCs and cloud projects.

“These projects are creating strong linkages across Malaysia’s value chain, with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven DCs generating up to four times downstream impact for local suppliers, service providers and talents.

“By strengthening resilience and competitiveness, we are laying the foundation for Malaysia to be a regional leader in the global data economy. Companies like Dunham-Bush demonstrate how local champions can scale globally while contributing to national priorities,” he said.

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Dunham-Bush Malaysia managing director Yu Baoshuang said the company is committed to delivering precision cooling and energy-efficient climate solutions that meet the growing needs of the DC industries.

“This demand has enabled us to expand our local manufacturing, invest in new technologies, and create skilled opportunities for Malaysians.

“Together with partners like MIDA, we are building a stronger future for Malaysia as a regional hub for DCs,” he said.

The seminar was in line with MIDA’s Data Centre Nexus initiative launched in May, signalling sustained governmental commitment to the sector.

“As AI and cloud computing drive exponential growth in data processing, the physical infrastructure supporting these digital ambitions becomes increasingly critical,” the parties said.

The seminar reinforced the importance of strong collaboration between government and industry in advancing Malaysia’s competitiveness in the regional and global DC landscape.

According to the statement, with Dunham-Bush’s innovation and MIDA’s facilitation, Malaysia is strengthening supply chain resilience, attracting high-value investments, and building a future-ready economy, competitive, inclusive, and sustainable.

-- BERNAMA