Digital infrastructure company Equinix has opened two IBX data centres in Johor (JH1) and Kuala Lumpur (KL1) in Malaysia, establishing a digital infrastructure in the country to support its digital economy ambition to become a regional digital hub.
Platform Equinix hosts more than 2000 networks and 3000 cloud and IT companies, Equinix claimed.
Equinix claims content, fintech, gaming, and AI companies have deployed their IT infrastructure on Platform Equinix in Malaysia.
In addition, Time, Maxis, and other global and local network service providers have joined Equinix's network ecosystem in Malaysia to provide a secure environment for customers on Platform Equinix.
“Our unwavering dedication to the Southeast Asia region underscores our belief in its immense potential to drive digital transformation and accommodate a growing digital-savvy population. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional digital infrastructure solutions that empower businesses to thrive in this dynamic landscape, fuelling innovation, economic growth, and societal advancement,” said Equinix president Asia Pacific Jeremy Deutsch.
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Equinix's entry in Malaysia also aligns with the MyDIGITAL initiative introduced by the Malaysian Government that strives to outline a strategy for the nation to expedite the development of digital products and services.
“Equinix's decision to expand its presence here reflects its continued confidence in Malaysia’s industrial landscape, which is undergoing key transformative initiatives as outlined in the New Industrial Masterplan (NIMP) 2030,” said YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
“One of NIMP’s missions is for Malaysia to tech-up rapidly to make us a digitally vibrant nation, and Equinix’s new data centres in Kuala Lumpur and Johor will support this mission by enhancing Malaysia’s digital infrastructure. These data centres will provide businesses, particularly domestic SMEs, with seamless connectivity and access to a vast global network, while driving innovation across diverse sectors in Malaysia. “
YB Tuan Lee Ting Han, Johor State Executive Council and Chairman of Investment, Trade and Consumers Affairs; YBhg. Datuk Hanafi Sakri, Deputy Secretary General (Industry), Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI); Ir. Wan Murdani Wan Mohamed, Head of Digital Industry Acceleration of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC); and Noorzita Mohamad Nor, director, Business Services and Regional Operations Division of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) were in attendance to officiate the opening of Equinix JH1.