What's Happening?
TM Nxera, a joint venture between Telkom Malaysia and Singtel's data center subsidiary Nxera, has signed a multi-year electricity supply agreement with Tenaga Nasional to power its AI-ready data center campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The agreement provides
280MW for the facility, which is set to begin its first phase of commercial operations this year. The data center, located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, is designed to support large-scale computing and AI workloads. It features advanced technologies such as liquid cooling and eco-friendly energy and water management systems. The facility aims to serve as a catalyst for AI and cloud technology adoption across industries.
Why It's Important?
The establishment of the AI-ready data center in Johor is a significant step towards enhancing Malaysia's digital economy and AI capabilities. By providing reliable and sustainable energy, the data center supports the region's ambitions to become a hub for digital innovation. Its strategic location near Singapore positions it as a gateway for cross-border digital integration, offering low-latency and resilient connectivity to global markets. This development is expected to attract tech companies and investors, boosting economic growth and technological advancement in the region.
