KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 5): NTT Data Group, a global innovator in business and technology services, has announced its proposed acquisition of a 27.72-hectare parcel of land in Gelang Patah, Johor Bahru.
In a statement on Thursday, the company said the site, once developed, will become one of the largest data centre campuses in the Asia-Pacific region, featuring six dedicated buildings with a substantial information technology (IT) load capacity of approximately 290 megawatts (MW).
“The data centre project in Johor Bahru will enhance Malaysia’s digital infrastructure, foster economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, and leverage NTT Data’s strong partnerships in the region.
“The facility will feature new technologies like direct liquid cooling, to meet the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications, while integrating energy-efficient and sustainable design,” it said.
The first building with an initial capacity of 48MW is scheduled to launch in April 2027.
Chief executive officer and president Doug Adams said the land acquisition underscores the company’s commitment to expanding in the Asia-Pacific region, which is emerging as one of the fastest-growing and most influential markets for IT and data centres.
“Johor Bahru is an increasingly important cross-border economic zone due to its proximity to Singapore,” he noted.
Meanwhile, executive vice-president and managing director of Japan and Asia-Pacific Yasuo Suzuki highlighted that the expansion in Gelang Patah will strengthen NTT Data's digital infrastructure in Malaysia, drive Asian-Pacific economic growth, foster regional ties, create jobs, and spur technological innovation.
NTT Data reportedly operates one of the world’s largest data centre platforms, with over 150 facilities across more than 20 countries, including six facilities in Cyberjaya, with a total IT load capacity of 20MW.
“The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions in our operations by 2030, and across our entire value chain by 2040. As part of this effort, we aim to power all data centres with 100% renewable or low-carbon energy by 2030,” it added.
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