Proposed Kota Damansara data centre to be discussed by Cabinet
GENERAL 17/07/2026 09:46 PM Human Resources Minister and Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament Datuk Seri R. Ramanan KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 -- The issue surrounding…
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GENERAL 17/07/2026 09:46 PM Human Resources Minister and Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament Datuk Seri R. Ramanan KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The issue surrounding the proposed development of a data centre in a residential area in Kota Damansara will be brought to the Cabinet meeting following concerns raised by residents, said Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Ramanan said he had also submitted an official objection letter to the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Mayor on Wednesday (July 15) to express his stance on the proposed development. “However, no official response has been received from MBPJ regarding the objection submitted,” he said. In a Bernama report, the human resources minister said the need for stronger guidelines and mechanisms to govern the siting of data centres, particularly near housing areas, needed to be examined. “I am not against development or investments that can drive the country’s economic growth.
Furthermore, Ramanan said he would continue monitoring developments and ensure the concerns of Kota Damansara residents were raised at the relevant levels until a fair, transparent and people-centric solution was reached. Ramanan said following complaints from residents, the Sungai Buloh Parliamentary Service Centre had conducted a review and assessment of the proposed development to gain a clearer understanding.
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GENERAL 17/07/2026 09:46 PM Human Resources Minister and Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament Datuk Seri R. Ramanan KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The issue surrounding the proposed development of a data centre in a residential area in Kota Damansara will be brought to the Cabinet meeting following concerns raised by residents, said Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesRamanan said he had also submitted an official objection letter to the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Mayor on Wednesday (July 15) to express his stance on the proposed development. “However, no official response has been received from MBPJ regarding the objection submitted,” he said.
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In a Bernama report, the human resources minister said the need for stronger guidelines and mechanisms to govern the siting of data centres, particularly near housing areas, needed to be examined. “I am not against development or investments that can drive the country’s economic growth.
according to Free Malaysia TodayIn a statement today, the Human Resources Minister said the move was decided to discuss the need for more comprehensive guidelines and mechanisms for the placement of data centres, particularly near residential areas. “I am not against development or investments that can stimulate the country’s economic growth.
according to BernamaRamanan said he would continue monitoring developments and ensure the concerns of Kota Damansara residents were raised at the relevant levels until a fair, transparent and people-centric solution was reached.
according to Free Malaysia TodayRamanan said following complaints from residents, the Sungai Buloh Parliamentary Service Centre had conducted a review and assessment of the proposed development to gain a clearer understanding.
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