TM Nxera introduced that its AI-ready information middle campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, is on monitor to start its first section of economic operations within the second half of 2026.
The three way partnership between Telekom Malaysia and Nxera (the regional information middle arm of Singtel Digital Infraco) made the announcement as the corporate marked the completion of the structural framework of the primary constructing within the venture.
“The topping-out ceremony displays our sturdy execution as we transfer towards delivering the primary constructing of our campus. With scalability as much as 200MW, it will likely be one of many largest AI-ready campuses in Malaysia,” mentioned TM Nxera CEO Mahathir Stated in a assertion.
Now that the structural work is full, TM Nxera will transfer on to mechanical and electrical installations, system integration, and commissioning. The corporate added that the info middle is now coming into the shopper onboarding and industrial operations stage, which is a vital milestone for the venture.
“Having already acquired sturdy curiosity and demand from hyperscalers and enterprises, we’re centered on constructing scalable, future‑prepared digital infrastructure that contributes to digital transformation throughout industries and fosters a thriving digital ecosystem,” Stated added.
The topping-out ceremony for the primary constructing of TM Nxera’s AI-ready information middle campus in Johor befell three months after the corporate secured a multi-year electrical energy provide settlement with Tenaga Nasional (TNB) to supply 280MW of energy for the power.
Malaysia as most well-liked digital hub in Southeast Asia
Introduced in June 2024, the primary section of the info middle is deliberate to have a capability of 64MW, which might be scaled as much as 200MW in response to market demand. The power is designed to assist large-scale computing and AI workloads, together with these required by cloud hyperscalers and GPU-as-a-Service suppliers.
With an funding of roughly 9 billion Malaysian ringgit (US$2.28 billion), the info middle will characteristic superior applied sciences resembling liquid cooling together with what’s described as eco-friendly power and water administration techniques. Telekom Malaysia and Singtel’s submarine cable networks will present connectivity for the info middle.
TM Nxera had mentioned that the situation of the info middle makes it a pure gateway for cross-border digital integration. It offers extremely accessible, low-latency, and extremely resilient connectivity to Singapore and world markets.
Located throughout the Johor-Singapore Particular Financial Zone (JS-SEZ), the info middle campus is situated 17km from Singapore and a 25-minute drive from the Tuas Checkpoint.
The Tier 3 information middle campus – together with the Klang Valley Knowledge Centre (KVDC) in Cyberjaya and the Iskandar Puteri Knowledge Centre (IPDC) in Johor – is a part of Telekom Malaysia’s strategic roadmap to develop its infrastructure ecosystem in a bid to place Malaysia because the “most well-liked digital hub” in Southeast Asia.
