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The data centre projects are key in TM's push to expand the country’s network infrastructure as part of efforts to position Malaysia as a key digital hub for the region.

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the industrial park, targeted for completion in 2026, anchors the first phase of development of the 324-hectare (800-acre) Beringin HTA Valley ecosystem, bringing world-class automotive manufacturing and cutting-edge technologies to Hulu Selangor.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook stated that after the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) received the official application from the Kedah government on Sept 9, the CAAM and the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) had conducted a thorough technical and financial assessment before presenting their findings to the ministry.

Allocations for the development of economic zones for the purpose of infrastructure development will be provided in the development allocations including for the JS-SEZ, the Economy Ministry said in a written reply posted on the Parliament's website.

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the masterplan involves key agencies such as the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda) and would outline the state’s plans to develop the JS-SEZ over the next few years.

"I want to stress that the RM13 billion figure has not been finalised.

“The government will consider allowing them [including industry players at KHTP] to apply for the new electricity tariff to be implemented simultaneously with the rest of Peninsular Malaysia in July — we are evaluating this due to its financial cost implications.

"While the ministry welcomes these recommendations, it is important to note that even before they were proposed, we had already initiated proactive steps aligned with them to ensure the MLFF system is implemented in a structured and well-planned manner.

A study also considered both passenger and cargo services, with trains expected to reach speeds of up to 160kph, significantly reducing travel time between the northern and southern regions of Selangor.

Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said Malaysia, along with Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam, was classified under the Tier 2 category, granting these countries limited and controlled access to the exports of advanced AI technology.