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New law sets strict security and resilience rules for major data centres
Parliament passed the Digital Infrastructure Bill, which requires major data centres to meet strict security and resilience rules, the Straits Times reported on 7 October. CNA reported that MPs supported tighter regulation but raised questions about competitiveness and sustainability.
Outages at a few large facilities can disrupt payments, banking and government services for millions.
The aim is fewer and shorter outages in the digital services you use.
Critical digital infrastructure should be regulated like utilities.
Heavy rules could push investment to neighbouring countries with cheaper land and power.
Watch the detailed regulations and which facilities they cover.
DailyDrop Singapore edition No. 3 · Morning · WED., OCT. 7, 2026