SETTING THE STAGE: GDS SUMMIT SHOWCASES DATA CENTRE SUPPLY CHAIN ECOSYSTEM, FURTHER STRENGTHENING MALAYSIA’S DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- GDS International, a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centres, with Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) as the strategic partner has successfully hosted the Data Centre Supply Chain Ecosystem Summit in Johor on 27 October 2024. The event gathered over 400 attendees across the data centre supply chain, as well as industry leaders and key government agencies, showcasing the latest technology trends, reaffirming Malaysia’s position as a key player in the global digital economy.

The summit featured the exchange of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GDS and SIRIM to improve quality and standards in the data centre industry. Additionally, GDS also exchanged MOUs with global suppliers, further strengthening Malaysia's data centre supply chain. These partnerships will bring an estimated RM1 billion investment for integrated factories and service centers, contributing over RM5 billion annually to the economy and creating up to 5,000 local jobs.