Asianometry What's Next for Southeast Asia's Data Center Boom?
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Jun 5, 2025 Discover the explosive growth of data centers in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Singapore, as the industry races to meet soaring demand. Dive into the operational challenges and environmental concerns that accompany this boom. Geopolitical factors are shaping where data centers thrive, with a surprising shift towards Thailand. Get a firsthand look at cutting-edge facilities and learn about the intricate balancing act between infrastructure needs and global dynamics.
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AI Drives Data Center Demand
- AI workloads like ChatGPT drastically increased demand for cloud data centers.
- These AI-driven data centers require massive power and efficient token generation.
Palm Oil's Environmental Impact
- Driving from Singapore to Malaysia reveals a stark environmental contrast due to palm oil plantations.
- The large-scale palm oil cultivation has led to widespread rainforest destruction in Malaysia.
Strict Security at Malaysian Cluster
- Data center security is extremely tight; phones are enclosed in plastic bags to block cameras.
- This site aims to become one of Malaysia's largest data center clusters by total power capacity.