COUNTRY FOCUS : MALAYSIA
MyDIGITAL blueprint to establish
Malaysia as a hub for colocation in ASEAN and a regional digital economic powerhouse .
Malaysia is a vibrant market for digital infrastructure , driven by a strong economy , growing demand for digital services , a favorable location and increasing investments from the world ’ s leading hyperscale operators .
The new KL1 facility in Kuala Lumpur , together with the recently announced JH1 in Johor , will also provide digital infrastructure that businesses need to capitalize on the country ’ s digital economy .
Mahadhir Aziz , Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation ( MDEC ), said : “ Equinix ’ s investment and expansion in Malaysia propels us closer to our vision of firmly establishing Malaysia as the digital hub of ASEAN .
“ The Malaysia Digital ( MD ) national strategic initiative serves as a catalyst to revolutionize our digital capabilities , bolstering our value proposition to attract digital investments and propel the digital economy forward .
“ We are committed to supporting Equinix ’ s presence in Malaysia and to fostering the growth of the nation ’ s data center industry through various PEMANGKIN initiatives .
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