COUNTRY FOCUS : MALAYSIA
Equinix ’ s Malaysian dual metro data centers – Key Facts
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The two-story JH1 facility is situated at Nusajaya Tech Park ( NTP ) in Iskandar Puteri , Johor . Strategically located 15 kilometers away from Singapore , this data center will address heightened demand from both local enterprises and organizations based in neighboring regions . With an initial investment of US $ 40 million , JH1 provides up to 500 cabinets and 1,800 square meters of colocation space to bolster the nation ’ s digital growth . The KL1 facility , located in Cyberjaya , Kuala Lumpur , a key part of the Multimedia Super Corridor in Malaysia , is expected to provide a total of 900 cabinets and colocation space of 2,630 square meters , once fully built out . y Equinix data centers in Malaysia are 100 % covered by renewables . Equinix is on track to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 , with a strong y
y focus on incorporating clean renewable energy sources throughout its worldwide operations . This initiative extends to all facilities , whether newly constructed or recently incorporated into the company ’ s portfolio . In 2023 , Equinix achieved 96 % Renewable Energy coverage across its global operations . Both JH1 and KL1 will be operated efficiently with the globally accepted boundaries of the A1A standards from the American Society of Heating , Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers ( ASHRAE ). This will contribute to the overall efficiency of the data centers , measured by Power Usage Effectiveness ( PUE ) and could help customers reduce their Scope 3 carbon emissions to meet their overall climate targets . Equinix will provide robust interconnection and digital services at JH1 and KL1 , including Equinix Internet Access in both locations in Q2 2024 ; Equinix Fabric and Equinix Fabric Cloud Router in JH1 in Q2 2024 and KL1 in Q3 2024 ; and Equinix Internet Exchange ( IX ) soon after .
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