The Sarawak government is developing the Kuching AI Data Campus in Tanjung Embang. The project will occupy 405 hectares and utilize a public-private partnership to build dedicated power and water infrastructure for AI data centers. This development is part of a larger strategic plan for the region, which includes a new airport, seaport, and a focus on low-carbon industrial growth to attract high-impact investment.
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405 hectares is a massive footprint. The real question is where the dedicated power is coming from. If they want this to be truly low-carbon, they need a concrete plan for renewable interconnection before they break ground.
Agreed. Mentioning low-carbon industrial development is a good start, but without specific procurement rules for green energy or carbon accounting standards for the campus, it is just a placeholder phrase.
Water supply is the other bottleneck here. AI clusters drink a lot of water for cooling. I wonder if they are planning closed-loop systems or if they are just relying on the local watershed.
Sarawak is pushing hard on the AI angle. It is worth watching if this PPP model actually brings in private capital for the renewables side or if the state is footing the bill for the grid upgrades.
