Ep 60 w.media Audios

Sustainability as a Competitive Edge: The Future of Malaysia's DC Industry

In the closing panel at MYCDC 2025, industry leaders discuss how sustainability is shaping the future of Malaysia’s data center industry. The conversation explores government policies, evolving regulations, and operational strategies that are positioning sustainability as a key driver of competitiveness as the sector continues to grow.

In this episode

Jean Monson
Jean Monson Moderator
Head of Infrastructure Project Finance Asia MUFG
Noorzita Mohamad Nor
Noorzita Mohamad Nor Guest
Director of Business Services & Regional Operations Division Malaysian Investment Development Authority
Malar Odayappan
Malar Odayappan Guest
Director of Sustainability and Climate Change PwC Malaysia
James Rix
James Rix Guest
Head of Data Centres and Industrial for Malaysia & Indonesia Jones Lang LaSalle
Ep 59 w.media Audios

Building the Bridge: Resilient Data Center Infrastructure for Malaysia's Digital Tomorrow

As Malaysia accelerates its digital transformation, demand for resilient and scalable data center infrastructure continues to grow. This episode explores how future-ready facilities designed for reliability, advanced cooling, and rising power demands are supporting the nation’s digital ambitions and preparing infrastructure for the age of AI.

In this episode

Paul Mah
Paul Mah Moderator
Executive Editor w.media
Tho Lye Yit
Tho Lye Yit Guest
VP of Design & Delivery Bridge Data Centres
Ep 58 w.media Audios

Malaysia as a Regional Connectivity Hub: Opportunities for Data Centers and Telecom Expansion

Malaysia is rapidly emerging as a regional connectivity hub, supported by its strategic location and expanding digital infrastructure. This episode explores the opportunities driving Malaysia’s data center growth and telecom network expansion.

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Dr. Ahmad Tarmizi Mukhtar
Dr. Ahmad Tarmizi Mukhtar Moderator
President & Chief Executive Quad Destiny Holdings Berhad
Benedict Kwok
Benedict Kwok Guest
Chief Operating Officer TM Nxera
Lloyd Lee
Lloyd Lee Guest
Head of Data Centre Operations & Service Delivery AIMS Data Centre
Peter Macaulay
Peter Macaulay Guest
Fiber Architect CelcomDigi Berhad & Member (MTSFB)
Ep 57 w.media Audios

The Intersection of Gen AI, Cloud Computing, and Data Centers: Driving Innovation

Generative AI is accelerating demand for cloud computing and data center infrastructure like never before. As these technologies converge, they are reshaping how businesses deploy, scale, and manage digital services. In this episode, industry leaders explore how Gen AI, cloud platforms, and data centers are working together to power smarter infrastructure and more efficient IT operations. The discussion also examines evolving regulatory considerations, responsible AI deployment, and what the next 5–10 years could look like as AI-driven innovation continues to transform industries worldwide.

In this episode

Freddy Loo
Freddy Loo Moderator
Founder Tangram Advisory
Umang Varma
Umang Varma Guest
Head of Customer Engineering Google Cloud Malaysia
Ir. Ts. Maxx Wong Meng Fai
Ir. Ts. Maxx Wong Meng Fai Guest
Head of Technical and Solutions YTL Data Centers
Rob Freeman
Rob Freeman Guest
Global AI DC Lead Juniper Networks