Charting a sustainable course for Johor’s data centre boom

THE recent stop-work order issued to a data centre project in Iskandar Puteri marks an important inflection point for Johor. Rather than viewing it as a setback, we should see it as a natural consequence of success – a sign that Johor’s ambition to become a regional digital powerhouse is rapidly becoming a reality – and a prompt for us to thoughtfully consider the path ahead.

The state government’s efforts in attracting these high-value investments are commendable, and the scale of development is truly significant. With 13 data centres already operational and another 15 currently under construction in Johor, it is clear that these facilities are a cornerstone of the Digital Johor agenda and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.