TM Nxera, the joint venture between Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Nxera, Singtel’s regional data center arm, has signed a multi-year electricity supply agreement with Tenaga Nasional (TNB).
TM Nxera said in a statement on Monday that this agreement secures 280MW of power for its upcoming state-of-the-art, hyperconnected, artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data center campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, which is scheduled to begin the first phase of commercial operations in 2026.
The agreement is reflecting the importance of reliable and scalable power infrastructure in enabling Malaysia’s digital and AI-driven growth.
“As reliable and sustainable energy is the key to powering Malaysia’s digital economy and AI ambitions, this agreement with Tenaga Nasional is a critical step forward for our state-of-the-art, green digital infrastructure in Johor,” TM Nxera Chairman Mahathir bin Said said.
“TM Nxera is more than just a data center venture, it will be a strategic catalyst to accelerate the adoption of AI, cloud and advanced technologies across industries,
“With 280MW of secured power, we are enhancing our capabilities to support Malaysia’s transformation, attracting global technology investments and fueling a thriving ecosystem for industrial growth,” he added.
The new cloud-enabled Tier 3 data center campus is one of the flagship investments within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and is poised to further strengthen Malaysia’s position as a leading regional hub for cloud and AI innovation.
Designed to support large-scale AI workloads with scalable capacity of more than 200MW, the facility will serve as a cornerstone of the country’s digital infrastructure, supporting hyperscalers, AI application providers and enterprises to accelerate digital transformation and cloud adoption across the region.
The data center campus will feature advanced liquid cooling technologies to support large-scale AI deployment and deliver exceptional performance efficiency.
It is designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, integrating energy and water-efficient technologies to maximize resource efficiency.
Enterprises and hyperscalers will gain cost-effective access to green and secure infrastructure, without having to build and manage their own facilities.
Connectivity for the data center campus will be backed by TM and Singtel Group’s Digital InfraCo subsea cable networks, ensuring robust global reach and low latency network performance.
Together, these capabilities will create one of the most advanced digital infrastructure platforms in Southeast Asia, powering the next wave of AI innovation, cloud adoption and industrial growth.
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