Summary: Malaysia’s palm oil companies are repurposing their land for data centers and solar farms to meet the growing demand for renewable energy. This shift is partly driven by a data center boom in the region, fueled by a moratorium on new centers in Singapore. While this move could improve their environmental image, critics argue it doesn’t address the core issues of deforestation and unsustainable practices in palm oil production.

Link: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/ai-boom-turning-malaysias-palm-oil-estates-data-centres