KUALA LUMPUR: TM Global, the wholesale arm of Telekom Malaysia Bhd
(TM), will expand its Klang Valley Data Centre (KVDC) in Cyberjaya and the Iskandar Puteri Data Centre (IPDC) in Johor to meet surging demand for local and international data hosting services.
In a statement today, TM Global executive vice president Khairul Liza Ibrahim said KVDC and IPDC are integral infrastructures in Malaysia’s digital ecosystem, functioning as international gateways and interconnection hubs to support 5G networks.
"This second phase of our data centre expansion will feature sustainable designs, boosting our capacity to support hyperscalers, over-the-top (OTT) players, cloud and next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) providers, as well as enterprises,” she said.
Khairul Liza also highlighted that the company has enhanced its data hosting services via a recent acquisition of the facilities-based operator license in Singapore, enabling it to deliver seamless and secure data-centre-to-data-centre connectivity via its extensive domestic fibre optic network and international submarine cable systems.
"This allows us to meet the region’s growing connectivity needs, linking data centres from Thailand to Malaysia, Singapore, and Batam, Indonesia,” she added.
TM Global stated that this marks the next phase in its strategic roadmap to develop a robust infrastructure ecosystem and position Malaysia as a leading digital hub in Southeast Asia, aligning with its aspiration to become a digital powerhouse by 2030.
It said the expansions, alongside TM’s partnership with Nxera to build a new, hyperconnected, AI-ready data centre, provide the foundation for advanced digital services, including cloud, analytics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things.
Set for commercial operations in 2025, the second phase expansions at KVDC and IPDC will offer a combined information technology load of around 20 megawatts, adhering to Uptime Institute’s tier-III standards and achieving leadership in energy and environmental design silver certification for sustainability.
"TM Global’s platform-based services, such as multi-edge computing and content delivery, are designed to enhance data hosting solutions by optimising performance and efficiency, ensuring a reliable and resilient data-driven network for customers.
"Leveraging its extensive network infrastructure, TM Global provides carriers, enterprises, hyperscalers, OTTs, and next-gen (next-generation) AI application providers with the essential tools for innovation and seamless digital integration,” it added. - Bernama
