• TM Nxera confirms key construction milestone for Johor AI data centre campus
  • Facility targets up to 280MW capacity to support cloud and AI workloads

What happened

Singtel’s Nxera and Telekom Malaysia (TM) have topped out their joint data centre in Johor. The project sits in Iskandar Puteri. It forms part of a wider JV campus plan. The site targets AI and cloud workloads. It follows a 2024 construction start phase.

The campus is designed as a hyperscale facility. It starts with phased capacity of 64MW. It can scale up to 200MW. Some reports indicate secured power may reach 280MW.

TM Nxera acts as the joint venture entity. TM holds 51% of the project. Nxera is Singtel’s data centre arm. The partners also secured long-term electricity supply from Tenaga Nasional.

The project spans a large land parcel in Johor. It aims to serve hyperscalers and enterprise users. The design supports high-density computing needs. It also integrates subsea cable connectivity from both operators.

Substructure works have now reached structural completion. The topping-out marks the end of major vertical construction. The facility remains on track for phased operations from 2026.

Why it’s important

Johor is becoming a regional data centre corridor. The project strengthens Singapore–Malaysia digital integration. It supports rising AI and cloud demand. It also improves cross-border infrastructure resilience.

The scale of the campus reflects AI-driven demand growth. It signals a shift to high-density computing hubs. It also reinforces Malaysia’s role in regional digital supply chains.

Energy access becomes a key differentiator. The secured 280MW supply highlights infrastructure readiness. It also reduces risk for hyperscale operators.

The JV also expands telecom-led data centre strategy. Operators now move beyond connectivity into compute infrastructure. This reshapes competition across Southeast Asia.

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