GDS, a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers, recently celebrated the grand opening of its Nusajaya Tech Park Data Center Campus in Johor, Malaysia. The event was attended by prominent figures from the Malaysian government and GDS executives, marking a significant milestone for the company in expanding its operations in Southeast Asia.
The Nusajaya Tech Park Data Center Campus, also known as GDS NTP Data Center Campus, is the company’s first data center venture in Southeast Asia. The first phase of the campus, consisting of Nusajaya 1, 2, and 3 data centers (or NTP1, 2, 3), spans a total net floor area of 22,500 square meters and has a formidable IT power capacity of 69.5 MW. The campus incorporates advanced green designs and boasts GDS’ innovative Smart DC solution, ensuring efficient and low-carbon operations.
William Huang, Chairman and CEO of GDS, expressed his excitement about the company’s expansion in Southeast Asia, highlighting their position as the first and only data center player to identify the SIJORI region as a strategic location for data center deployment. Huang emphasized the importance of creating synergies and attracting strategic partners and customers from the AI sector and other high-tech industries. GDS aims to establish the NTP data center campus as a catalyst for the region’s development into a world-class AI computing hub.
Urbanization and the digitalization journey in Southeast Asia have led to a significant surge in demand for robust digital infrastructure. GDS has strategically positioned its data centers in key cities within the SIJORI region, including Singapore, Johor in Malaysia, and the Riau Islands Province in Indonesia. Leveraging the advantages of these locations, GDS is uniquely positioned to spearhead the digitalization efforts of the entire region, addressing the growing digital demands of this AI-driven era.
Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), highlighted the alignment of data center projects like GDS Nusajaya Tech Park Data Center Campus with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP2030). The NIMP2030 aims to create a digitally vibrant nation, attract investments, generate higher-paying jobs, and unleash the potential of digital transformation. Data center investments play a pivotal role in realizing these goals, making Malaysia an attractive investment destination for industry leaders like GDS.
Johor State Investment, Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee Chairman Lee Ting Han expressed his gratitude for GDS’ contributions and underscored the positive effects of their presence in the Nusajaya Tech Park. He emphasized how Johor’s strategic geographic advantage has attracted leading tech giants, further bolstering Johor’s position as a hub for tech companies.
Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), commended GDS’ launch of the Nusajaya Tech Park Data Center, viewing it as a significant stride towards propelling Malaysia into the forefront of the digital age. Malaysia’s promise as a preferred location for data centers highlights its commitment to sustainable economic growth, creation of high-skilled job opportunities, and catalyzation of the nation’s digital transformation journey. The Nusajaya Tech Park Data Center is set to create a vibrant ecosystem that encourages collaboration and the development of cutting-edge solutions.
The opening of GDS’ Nusajaya Tech Park Data Center Campus signifies the company’s commitment to meeting the growing digital infrastructure needs of Southeast Asia. By strategically positioning their data centers and leveraging innovative solutions, GDS aims to drive the digitalization efforts of the entire SIJORI region. With the support of the Malaysian government, GDS is poised to unlock the boundless potential of the digital landscape while fostering economic growth, sustainability, and digital innovation.
