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The objective of the 5G network service is not just to ensure full coverage but to focus on areas that can yield the greatest advantages, such as industrial zones. According to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, the ministry has pinpointed more than 67 industrial zones that will be prioritized for the rollout of the technology.
On Saturday, TikTok became inaccessible in the U.S. just before a federal ban on the Chinese-owned short-video platform took effect. The app, which had engaged nearly half of the American population, supported small businesses, and influenced online culture, was cut off from users.
JPMorgan has cautioned that Malaysian stocks linked to the data center investment theme may face additional downside risks, prompting downgrades for Sunway Construction Group Bhd and Gamuda Bhd. The firm noted that while construction stocks have seen declines, their premium valuations have not fully adjusted. Furthermore, JPMorgan estimates that tightened US chip export restrictions could potentially impact up to two-thirds of Malaysia's planned four-gigawatt data center capacity.
Timescale has unveiled its latest report highlighting PostgreSQL's rise as the preferred database for AI and real-time application development. The annual survey, gathering insights from 688 developers globally, underscores PostgreSQL's sustained popularity as a flexible and developer-friendly platform. Key takeaways from the report include:
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia's leading utility provider, considers data centres as prime customers for its infrastructure initiatives due to their exceptional return on investment (ROI). "Data centres are our ideal customers for infrastructure development because they promise excellent ROI," said TNB president and CEO Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan during a panel discussion at the Malaysia Economic Forum 2025 on Thursday. Megat Jalaluddin highlighted that the steady energy usage of data centres, evidenced by their consistent load factor throughout the day, makes them particularly favorable clients.
