Sara Loo is an Associate Research Officer with the Malaysia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Sara Loo (3)
Data Centres, Energy Demand and Sustainability: Can Malaysia Strike the Right Balance?
Sara Loo
Malaysia’s ambitions to be a digital powerhouse demand urgent consideration of rapidly increasing energy demands. Based on current figures, Malaysia appears to have overcommitted to data centre expansion, especially in Johor, without sufficiently robust sustainability guidelines in place.
Johor’s Data Centres: Implications for the Talent Landscape
Sara Loo
Despite Johor’s data centre boom, there are concerns about the number and quality of jobs they can generate. But demand is rising for skilled workers in ancillary industries, notably construction.
Malaysia’s EV Goal: Singular Legislation Needed
Sara Loo
Malaysia has a lofty target of installing 10,000 electric vehicle charging stations by next year. This goal, however, needs to be supported by consistent legislation.