In Johor, China's ZDATA told Reuters its data centre operates solely on treated wastewater, and it is finalising a renewable energy deal with state utility Tenaga Nasional to ease strain on the electricity grid. Japan's NTT said its data centre will employ a closed-circuit cooling system to limit water use. Bain Capital-backed Bridge Data Centres said solar energy accounts for more than half of the power supply at its operations in the state.

HONG KONG/JOHOR, Malaysia - After leapfrogging Singapore to become the region's fastest-growing data centre hub, Malaysia is facing intensifying scrutiny as the resources debate…

In Johor, China's ZDATA told Reuters its data centre operates solely on treated wastewater, and it is finalising a renewable energy deal with state utility Tenaga Nasional to ease…