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Barnama
15-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
DayOne Drives Digital Supply Chain Investments In Johor, Positions Malaysia As Regional Hub
BUSINESS By Hasnah Jusid ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 15 (Bernama) -- Global data centre operator DayOne is deepening its long-term commitment to Malaysia by positioning the country as a key hub in the regional digital supply chain, with major infrastructure and ecosystem investments centred in Johor. DayOne Data Centers Malaysia Sdn Bhd general manager Jimmy Yan said the company is currently developing two hyperscale campuses in Nusajaya Tech Park and Kempas Tech Park, each covering hundreds of acres and targeting a combined capacity of up to 500 megawatts. 'Our goal is not just to build data centres, but to embed ourselves in Malaysia's digital economy by localising our supply chain, developing skilled local talent, and building long-term partnerships with both federal and state governments,' he told Bernama in an exclusive interview. According to Jimmy, the project is already generating significant economic spillover, with an estimated RM400 million ringgit in supply chain investments already recorded, driven by the localisation of vendors and partners. He added that DayOne aims to transition from 'investing in Malaysia to 'Made in Malaysia'', making the country not just a base for operations but a core manufacturing and supply chain hub for the company's global infrastructure needs. 'We are bringing in our ecosystem, not only our hyperscale clients and technology (tech) giants, but also artificial intelligence (AI) startups and application developers to set up regional operations here,' he said. Jimmy also said the company's presence in Johor is closely aligned with the state's push under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) framework, further reinforcing Johor's status as an emerging digital powerhouse. In terms of employment, DayOne is projected to create around 1,000 direct jobs and up to 5,000 indirect jobs over the next few years through its contractors, suppliers, and ecosystem partners.
Barnama
06-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
DayOne Data Centers Prioritises Efficiency In Energy, Water Usage
REGION - SOUTHERN > NEWS By Hasnah Jusid JOHOR BAHRU, July 6 (Bernama) -- Global pioneer in digital infrastructure platforms, DayOne Data Centers (DayOne), has focused on optimising its energy and water consumption to support Malaysia's sustainability goals while maintaining high-performance operations as global demand for digital infrastructure surges. DayOne Data Centers Malaysia Sdn Bhd general manager Jimmy Yan said data centres inherently consume a significant amount of electricity and water to power servers and artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and efficiency remains the company's core strategy. bootstrap slideshow 'If you talk about daily consumption, we're looking at a few million litres of water per day. But rather than absolute numbers, we measure efficiency using indicators like power (PUE) and water utilisation efficiency (WUE). 'Our PUE and WUE remain at relatively low levels, and that's a better gauge of performance,' he told Bernama in an interview recently. Johor is expected to host 60 per cent of Malaysia's total data centre capacity by 2030, cementing its role as the digital hub for Southeast Asia, where transformation will be accelerated by the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. Jimmy added that several of DayOne's facilities use 'zero water' cooling technologies to eliminate water dependency, although such systems require higher energy input. 'There's always a trade-off. If you don't use water, you end up using more power. So we try to strike a balance by adopting the most efficient technologies,' he said. The company also emphasises green energy adoption, including rooftop solar installation and collaboration with Tenaga Nasional Bhd through the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) initiative to source solar energy.
