Malaysia is rapidly emerging as a leading data center hub in Southeast Asia, with Johor state at the forefront of this transformation. The region’s strategic location, cost advantages, and robust infrastructure have attracted significant investments from global tech giants.
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Major Data Centers in Malaysia to Know
1. Sedenak Tech Park (STeP) – Kulai, Johor
- Capacity: Up to 300 MW of critical IT load
- Size: Spanning 745 acres
- Highlights: Once fully operational, STeP is set to become the largest hyperscale data center campus in Southeast Asia. The project is being developed by Yondr Group in collaboration with other industry leaders.
2. YTL Green Data Center Park – Kulai, Johor
- Capacity: 500 MW, powered by an on-site 500 MW solar farm
- Size: 275 acres dedicated to data center development
- Features: This facility is co-powered by renewable energy and is part of a larger initiative to support AI infrastructure in Malaysia. Notably, it hosts NVIDIA’s AI supercomputing operations.
3. AirTrunk Johor Bahru (JHB1) – Johor Bahru
- Capacity: 150 MW
- Size: 10.3 hectares
- Significance: AirTrunk’s JHB1 is a hyperscale data center designed to support major cloud availability zones, offering strong connectivity to regional technology hubs, including Singapore.
4. Cyberjaya I – Cyberjaya, Selangor
- Capacity: 31 MW
- Structure: Comprises four multi-story buildings
- Efficiency: The facility boasts a near-zero Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE), highlighting its commitment to sustainability.
5. Open DC PE2 – Bayan Lepas, Penang
- Capacity: 30 MW
- Status: Currently the largest data center on the island of Penang
- Development: Operated by Open DC, PE2 is part of the company’s expansion in the region.
Johor’s Ascendancy in the Data Center Landscape
Johor has rapidly emerged as Malaysia’s premier data center market, with its total capacity exceeding 1,500 MW by 2024. The state is home to 47 data centers operated by 29 providers, positioning it as the 8th largest data center market in the Asia-Pacific region. Proximity to Singapore, cost-effective resources, and supportive government policies have further bolstered Johor’s appeal to global tech firms.