Event Brief
Malaysia’s Data Centre Boom Faces Resident Backlash
Filed: Feb 08, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Summary: Residents protest against dust and water issues from new data centres in Johor.
WHO: Residents of Johor
WHAT: Protest against data centre construction
WHEN: Feb 08, 2026 at 3:42 AM ET
WHERE: Johor, Malaysia
WHY: Concerns over dust pollution and health impacts
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