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The RM144 Billion Paradox: Talent, Taps, and the Data Centre Boom
28 mins·12:00, 29 Jan 2026
The RM144 Billion Paradox: Talent, Taps, and the Data Centre Boom
28 mins
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12:00, 29 Jan 2026
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Guest: Carlos Garcia Rodriguez (Project Director), Turner & Townsend
Malaysia is riding a record-breaking wave of RM144 billion in data centre investments, yet the "job density" remains surprisingly low. We examine the stark reality of building a digital empire when the nation faces a 90% gap in engineering talent and the looming "brain drain" to Singapore.
Carlos Garcia Rodriguez joins the show to deconstruct the execution risks of this surge, from the massive strain on power and water grids to the rising costs of "project overheating." We explore whether Malaysia is destined to be a "digital landlord" for global giants or if we can truly move up the value chain by 2026.
Presenter: Richard Bradbury
Producer: Richard Bradbury, Kishan Sivaswamy
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