Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Digital infrastructure provider Digital Realty has launched its operations in Malaysia, marking a new phase in its Asia-Pacific expansion strategy and outlining plans to build approximately 32 megawatts (MW) of data centre capacity in the country.
The company announced the establishment of its Malaysia platform during an inauguration ceremony in Kuala Lumpur attended by Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo, officials from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), as well as Digital Realty executives.
The expansion is centred in Cyberjaya, where Digital Realty is developing a multi-site campus intended to support enterprises transitioning to hybrid IT environments and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven workloads. The planned campus will comprise three interconnected facilities linked through dedicated fibre infrastructure.
The first facility, KUL10, formerly known as TelcoHub 1, is currently operational and provides 1.5MW of IT capacity. Digital Realty plans to upgrade the site to align with its global standards and nearly double its capacity by the fourth quarter of 2027. A second facility, KUL11, is a newly acquired purpose-built data centre with 15MW of IT capacity designed to support AI and high-performance computing applications. The company also plans to develop a third 14MW facility on an adjacent 1.6-acre site, with completion targeted for mid-2028.
According to the company, the three facilities will form a connected platform supported by more than 40 network service providers and a range of cloud and connectivity partners. The Cyberjaya sites will be integrated into Digital Realty’s PlatformDIGITAL and ServiceFabric platforms, enabling customers to connect with the company’s global network of more than 300 data centres across over 30 countries.
Digital Realty said the expansion would allow enterprises, cloud providers and digital businesses operating in Malaysia to access infrastructure and interconnection services while connecting to regional hubs such as Singapore and Jakarta.
Commenting on the investment, Gobind said, “Digital Realty’s investment marks an important step in strengthening Malaysia’s position as a sovereign, interconnected and sustainable digital infrastructure hub. As demand for cloud, AI and data-driven services continues to accelerate, the development of high-quality, globally connected data centre infrastructure will be critical in supporting innovation, attracting investment, and enabling Malaysia’s digital economy to grow with resilience and scale. Investments in advanced digital infrastructure such as this are essential to supporting Malaysia’s AI ambitions and strengthening our position as a regional innovation hub.”
Anuar Fariz Fadzil, Chief Executive Officer of MDEC, said, “As demand for AI and data-driven services grows, investments in globally connected digital infrastructure are becoming increasingly important in driving innovation, strengthening regional connectivity and raising Malaysia’s visibility in the global digital economy. Beyond infrastructure, these investments support a wider digital ecosystem that enables businesses to innovate, scale and participate more effectively in regional and global digital value chains. Through the Malaysia Digital (MD) national strategic initiative, MDEC remains focused on attracting catalytic digital investments that strengthen the ecosystem, create high-value opportunities and advance Malaysia’s aspiration of becoming an AI Nation by 2030.”
Serene Nah, Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific at Digital Realty, said, “The establishment of our Malaysia presence marks an important milestone in Digital Realty’s Southeast Asia expansion. As digital adoption accelerates and AI-driven workloads become more distributed and latency-sensitive, customers require infrastructure that is scalable and deeply interconnected.”
She added, “Malaysia plays a key role as an interconnection hub within our regional footprint, enabling customers to seamlessly deploy and manage workloads across markets. By integrating our Cyberjaya facilities into PlatformDIGITAL, we will extend a connected data community that spans key hubs such as Singapore and Jakarta. The speed at which we have established a multi-site presence reflects strong customer demand and our long-term commitment to supporting Malaysia’s digital growth.”
Billy Lee, Chairman, CSF Advisers Sdn Bhd and Advisor for Malaysia, Digital Realty, said the integration of TelcoHub 1 into Digital Realty’s global platform would provide customers with broader interconnection capabilities and greater flexibility to scale infrastructure internationally.
Digital Realty said it also plans to expand its local workforce to support operations and ecosystem development in Malaysia. The facilities are being developed with a focus on energy-efficient operations, supporting the country’s sustainability goals while strengthening its role in facilitating cross-border data flows and digital services across Southeast Asia.
