Five contiguous land parcels in Tanjong Malim offer a promising location for AI data centre development supported by solar power, aligning with Malaysia’s focus on sustainable digital infrastructure.
-- TANJONG MALIM, 21 MAY 2025 — Tanjong Malim is emerging as a strategic location for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres supported by large-scale solar power generation. The site comprises five contiguous freehold land plots covering approximately 376 acres, situated around 70 meters above sea level, providing a natural advantage for both flood protection and solar energy generation.
The elevated terrain offers optimal sunlight exposure, making it well-suited for solar farm installations that can supply clean and reliable power to energy-intensive AI data centres. This is particularly important as AI technologies demand significant and sustained electricity usage. According to projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), AI workloads worldwide could require up to 1,500 terawatt-hours of electricity annually by 2030 — an amount comparable to India’s entire current energy consumption.
Tanjong Malim’s strategic location is bolstered by easy access to major highways and railway networks, ensuring efficient transportation links and workforce mobility. Furthermore, the proximity to 500kV high-voltage transmission lines enhances the site’s capability to connect directly to the national grid or support localized power systems, offering flexibility in energy sourcing and distribution.
Unlike established Malaysian tech hubs such as Johor Bahru and Cyberjaya, which face rising land prices, water scarcity issues, and tighter sustainability regulations, Tanjong Malim presents a cost-effective and infrastructure-ready alternative. The land is already zoned for mixed-use development, facilitating integrated projects encompassing solar energy, industrial facilities, and digital infrastructure.
The presence of nearby industrial zones and educational institutions, including Proton City and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, adds to the region’s appeal by providing a skilled labor pool that can support technology-focused growth. While Tanjong Malim is not currently designated as an official government development zone, ongoing regional investments align with Malaysia’s ambitions to expand its digital economy sustainably.
For more detailed insights into Tanjong Malim’s potential as a hub for AI and renewable energy infrastructure, interested parties can refer to https://www.sgsamak.com.
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Name: Holly Lim
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Organization: Sungai Samak Estate
Address: 2 Jalan Sempurna off Jalan Gombak , Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory 53000, Malaysia
Website: https://sgsamak.com
Source: NewsNetwork
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