The additional capacity in Cyberjaya will serve the exponential growth of data centre demand.
In the rapidly growing digital landscape, Malaysia is experiencing a surge in demand for data centres across various industries. Recognising this potential, Equinix has announced an investment of RM23 million (approximately US$5 million) to acquire land from Cyberview Sdn Bhd (Cyberview) in Cyberjaya to expand its data centre capacity in Malaysia.
Following the launches of its International Business Exchange (IBX) in Kuala Lumpur (KL1) and Johor (JH1), the additional land will be instrumental in addressing the rising demand for reliable, high-performance data centre services in Malaysia and the broader South East Asian region.
Malaysia’s data centre market is rapidly expanding due to its strategic location, supportive government policies and increasing demand for digital infrastructure. As South East Asia becomes a significant hub for Digital Transformation, Malaysia is emerging as a key player, aspiring to transform into a digitally-driven, high-income economy. Factors such as geopolitical stability, a skilled workforce, improved connectivity and a focus on renewable energy sources are propelling the data centre market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 14% and reach an estimated US$3.97 billion by 2029.
Located in Malaysia’s Global Tech Hub of Cyberjaya, Kuala Lumpur, the acquired land is less than one kilometre from the existing KL1 facility. With a total area of 14,300 square metres, the newly acquired land will serve as a strategic complement to KL1, enabling Equinix to further enhance its ecosystem in Malaysia to cater to a wide range of network and cloud service providers, as well as enterprises spanning various industries.
Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, Chief Minister of Selangor, participated in the document exchange ceremony between Equinix and Cyberview. “Selangor aims to accelerate the pace of digitising our economy, and data centres are a key component of the digital economy backbone,” said Shari. “Equinix’s investment, renowned for its global expertise in building resilient digital infrastructure and fostering a robust network ecosystem, is poised to contribute significantly to the adoption of cloud technology by Malaysian companies.”
Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director, Equinix Malaysia, said: “Malaysia boasts a substantial Internet user base, with a staggering 96.8% of the population actively engaging in various digital activities such as video streaming, online shopping, online banking and gaming.
“Consequently, businesses operating in Malaysia are increasingly seeking secure and scalable data centre services and access to digital ecosystems to meet the demands of this tech-savvy consumer base. Equinix’s unique positioning and competitive edges make it the company of choice,” added Inn.
Kamarul Ariffin Abdul Samad, CEO of Cyberview, said: “The digital economy contributes 23% to the country’s GDP and with Cyberjaya having the highest concentration of tech companies in Malaysia, the city plays a pivotal role in contributing to the growth of Malaysia’s digital economy. Last year alone, Cyberjaya saw a rapid increase in data centre investment and today, with the land expansion of Equinix, this is a testament to Cyberview’s commitment in fostering innovation and ensuring that Cyberjaya continues to be the preferred investment location for tech companies.”
Equinix currently has two data centres in Malaysia – JH1 and KL1. JH1 offers 500 cabinets and 1,960 square metres of colocation space, while KL1 will provide 900 cabinets and 2,630 square metres of colocation space once fully built. These facilities have already attracted various network, content, FinTech, gaming and AI companies to deploy their IT infrastructure.
In APAC, Equinix currently has 56 data centres located in key metropolitan areas across Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore. Its global presence with 260 data centres across 71 metropolitan areas continues to support over 10,000 leading businesses worldwide.
