Sedenak Tech Park (STeP)
The Sedenak Tech Park (STeP), previously known as Kulai Iskandar Data Exchange (KIDEX), is 745 acres area designated to attract the development of Data Centres.
The area is safely secured and equipped with abundant energy and water resources, all critical for the operation of international standard data centres.
STeP has the full support of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the Malaysian lead agency for ICT and Digital Economy growth, and its proximity and dark fibre connection to Singapore positions it as the major alternative Data Hub for the Southeast Asia region.
Developed over the principle of live-work-play, STeP is the jewel component of the larger 7,290 acres Sedenak Technology Valley (STV) that will feature industries, retails and residences built to the theme of Industry 4.0, by adopting the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies, including cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, artificial intelligence and smart factory.
In addition, STeP will also feature sustainable energy generated from the Solar Farm and Cogeneration Plant planned in the development area.
The Sedenak Tech Park (STeP) is specifically designated for the development of Data Centres.
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YTL Data Centers and Sea Break Ground with the RM1.5bil First Phase of the 500MW YTL Green Data Center Park in Johor
YTL Power International Berhad (‘YTL Power”), through its subsidiary, YTL Data Center Holdings Pte. Ltd. YTL DC and Sea Ltd. marked a milestone today with a ground breaking ceremony for the development of the Sea Data Center, the first phase of the 500MW YTL Green Data Center Park and a RM1.5bil investment into Johor, Malaysia. The first phase will be a Tier III certified facility equipped with best in class green power and connectivity which will be able to accommodate up to 72MW of capacity.
With YTL DC’s expertise and experience in building and managing data centers fibre infrastructure and renewable energy, the YTL Green Data Center Park will be the largest of its kind regionally, spearheading Johor’s position as a world-class data hub.
With Sea being the anchor tenant for YTL’s Data Center Green Park, the new three storey green facility will help reduce its carbon footprint and meet sustainability goals. Targeted to be completed by the first quarter of 2024, the green building will feature 24 data hall suites, M&E rooms, office space, storage, and parking facilities.
The YTL Green Data Center Park is expected to be a catalyst of the digital infrastructure in Johor. Not only will it transform Johor’s economy by tapping into new high growth areas but it is also expected to spur the local economy by creating a conducive, productive and competitive business environment which will further improve the social well-being and quality of life for Malaysians.
Earlier this April, YTL DC had announced the development of the 275 acre data center campus in Kulai, the largest data center park in Malaysia.
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The Kulai Iskandar Data Exchange (KIDEX) is a 745-acre area designated to attract the development of data centers outside Johor and close to Singapore, where there is still a data center moratorium.
November 30, 2021
Bridge Data Centres announces new data center in Malaysia
ChinData’s Asia unit expands into Johor
Sitting on around 40 acres of land area, the new campus will span three buildings and have a combined capacity of 100MW. The company said MY06 is on track to open towards the end of 2022 for phase 1, and Phase 2 is expected to be completed shortly thereafter.
In its most recent earnings results, ChinData said it had signed a contract with the land owner and launched a new greenfield project seated in Johor State with a capacity of over 80MW to be delivered to an anchor client in several phases starting from 2022.
