Melaka: DPS Resources Bhd has entered into a strategic partnership with Invest Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd (IEVSB) to develop solar farms and sustainable infrastructure for its artificial intelligence (AI) data centre and high-tech industrial park in Alor Gajah, Melaka. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, DPS revealed that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by its wholly-owned subsidiary, DPS Energy Sdn Bhd, with IEVSB, a subsidiary of Invest Energy Sdn Bhd.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, under the MoU, IEVSB will finance and develop decentralised independent power utility systems, centralised district cooling solutions, and steam distribution systems for the project. DPS executive chairman Tan Sri Dr Sow Chin Chuan stated that the partnership marks a pivotal step in aligning technological advancement with environmental stewardship.

“By powering our AI data centre with solar energy, we are advancing Malaysia’s digital economy and setting a benchmark for sustainable industrial development. This initiative reflects our dedication to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and long-term value creation for stakeholders,” he said.

The statement further emphasized that the AI data centre and industrial park aim to position Melaka as a hub for innovation and energy efficiency, aligning with national efforts to transition toward a low-carbon economy.