NTT Ltd., a leading IT infrastructure and services company, and the first company to receive the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status back in 1997, announced yesterday the commencement of its sixth data centre construction in Cyberjaya, shortly after the completion of its fifth data centre (CBJ5) in 2021.
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NTT plans to initially invest over USD50 million for the new data centre known as Cyberjaya 6 (CBJ6). It complements CBJ5 which covers just under 20,000 m2 with a total facility load of 22MW when combined with CBJ6. The facility will cater to hyperscalers and high-end enterprises to accelerate digital transformation across industries in Malaysia as the nation ushers in the new digital era.
With its global reach alongside local operational expertise, NTT’s data centres provide businesses in Malaysia with access to a wide portfolio of ICT solutions to support digital growth and needs, being the first company to receive Multimedia Super Corridor status back in 1997.
NTT showed its intent to support Malaysia’s digitalisation during the meeting with the Trade and Investment Mission (TIM) delegation led by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to Tokyo, Japan.
Dato’ Seri Azmin remarked, “MITI fully supports NTT’s investment plans in Malaysia and welcomes this latest move to develop a new data centre and network infrastructure in Cyberjaya. Kudos to NTT’s vision of “NTT Green Innovation toward 2040”, in which NTT aims for carbon neutrality for its data centres by FY2030 and for the whole NTT Group by FY2040. This is certainly in tandem with Malaysia’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This strategic investment will further support and drive Malaysia’s commitment towards ESG values and advancing green growth as outlined in the Twelfth Malaysian Plan.”
Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), said, “The wave of digitalisation is unstoppable. Companies today realise how important it is to harness the immense power of digital technology. We are honoured that Malaysia is the location of choice for industry leaders like NTT, to site their data centres. The establishment of CBJ6 as part of NTT’s expansion plan is a strong testament to NTT’s confidence in Malaysia’s capability as a regional data centre hub. We are confident that NTT’s efforts will contribute to the country’s goal of becoming a digital nation, helping it achieve a 22.6 per cent GDP boost from the digital economy by 2025.”
Yasuo Suzuki, Executive Vice President, Data Center Service at NTT Ltd., added, “Asia Pacific is a key growth region for NTT, and Malaysia has a prime position in its strategic investment plans. With this expansion through a new data centre launch, NTT will drive business opportunities domestically and also across APAC. NTT’s investment will support Malaysia’s digitalisation, and accelerate the growth of our domestic and APAC digital ecosystem.”
The optical submarine cable MIST[1] between Malaysia, Singapore, and India which is currently under construction, will enable connectivity between CBJ5 and CBJ6 to further enhance Malaysia’s network connectivity globally and build sustainable socio-economic impact. NTT will continue to expand its cable capacity.
Over the past 30 years, NTT has been expanding its footprint in Malaysia, making the nation’s vision a reality through public-private partnerships. Moving forward, NTT will remain steadfast in its support for building Malaysia’s technological infrastructure, contributing to the nation’s digital ecosystem and continually improving Malaysia’s position as a digitally driven nation.
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[1] The MIST cable system will be available by mid-2023 and it is a strategic joint venture for international submarine cables in South East Asia, with Orient Link Pte. Ltd.. It will enable NTT Ltd. to expand its offerings into India and beyond, while the ASE and APG cable systems provide global connectivity from Asia to the United States.
Source: NTT Ltd.
