KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed almost flat on Tuesday as buying interest rotated away from index heavyweights towards smaller-cap construction stocks, with sentiment affected by geopolitical uncertainty, said an analyst. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.39 of a point to 1,714.40 from Monday’s close of 1,714.79. The benchmark index opened 1.65 points lower at 1,713.14 and moved between 1,710.44 and 1,714.50 throughout the trading session. The broader market was almost evenly balanced, with decliners leading gainers 548 to 546, while 598 counters were unchanged, 1,107 were untraded and 25 were suspended. Turnover expanded to 4.13 billion units valued at RM3.14 billion from 3.60 billion units valued at RM2.45 billion on Monday.
Key Takeaway: Singapore remains a leading data centre hub in Asia-Pacific, but rising costs, scarce land, and limited power supply are straining growth, pushing operators to look toward Johor and regional alternatives. Market Overview According to the TDICA Global Data Center Report 2025 , Singapore’s live data centre capacity reached 1,002 MW in 2025 , yet vacancy rates are just 2% , underscoring a supply crunch. The development pipeline remains limited, with only 246 MW slated — 20 MW under construction and 226 MW in planning . Pricing Pressures Colocation costs in Singapore rank among the highest in Asia-Pacific, ranging from US$300–450+ per kW per month for wholesale blocks (250–500 kW). In contrast, Johor, Malaysia offers far cheaper pricing starting at US$130 per kW . Power costs: US$0.281 per kWh Construction cost index: 142 (Amsterdam baseline = 100) These factors contribute to Singapore’s ...