Mah Sing expects no impact from possible chip restrictions


The property developer said it will continue to monitor developments to ensure full compliance and mitigate potential risks.

PETALING JAYA: Mah Sing Group Bhd remains confident that any possible restrictions by the United States on exports of chips for use in artificial intelligence (AI) will not affect its collaboration with hyperscale data infrastructure builder Bridge Data Centres (BDC) or hinder the broader growth of Malaysia’s digital infrastructure.

Mah Sing said to gain exemptions from any potential restrictions, companies in so-called “Tier 2” countries like Malaysia have the opportunity to obtain validated end-user designations, provided they comply with US standards on security, cyber resilience and human rights.

“This compliance not only ensures uninterrupted access to critical technologies such as chips for use in data centres, but also strengthens Malaysia’s position as a trusted partner for global technology leaders.

“Mah Sing’s partner BDC is primarily owned by Bain Capital, a US-based firm.

“We will continue to monitor developments to ensure full compliance and mitigate potential risks,” the property developer said in a statement yesterday.

Mah Sing and BDC have established two joint ventures to expand a data centre hub in the Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City project to 300 megawatts (MW) of power capacity, with the first phase slated to commence operations in 2026. The entire hub has the potential to support up to 500MW of power capacity.

Additionally, Mah Sing’s 42-acre site at Meridin East township in Johor Baru is strategically positioned for future development, capable of supporting an additional 300MW of power capacity.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

MMHE's 4Q net profit leaps to RM21.38mil
Sun Life Malaysia appoints Noor Azam Mohd Yusof as CEO of takaful unit
SC partners ICAEW to enhance expertise in sustainability disclosures
ACE Market-bound Saliran eyes RM21.71mil from IPO
Oil gains on US, Russia supply worries; market seeks Ukraine talks clarity
Bursa Malaysia falls as Trump's new tariff threats weigh on region
NZ central bank cuts rates by 50bps, flags more easing to revive frail economy
Singapore bank UOB's Q4 profit beats forecasts, unveils US$2.2bil capital return
Trump says he will introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips
Ringgit opens slightly higher against US$ despite DXY gains

Others Also Read