Digital Realty Expands Southeast Asia Footprint with Malaysia Data Center Launch
Event summary
- Digital Realty launched operations in Malaysia with a planned 32MW data center capacity in Cyberjaya.
- The initial phase includes three facilities: KUL10 (1.5MW, upgrade planned by Q4 2027), KUL11 (15MW, AI-ready), and a future 14MW site (completion mid-2028).
- The facilities will support over 40 network service providers and integrate into Digital Realty’s global PlatformDIGITAL ecosystem.
- Malaysian government officials, including the Minister of Digital, attended the inauguration ceremony on June 8, 2026.
The big picture
Digital Realty’s Malaysia launch strengthens its position in Southeast Asia’s growing digital economy, aligning with Malaysia’s ambitions to become a regional AI and digital infrastructure hub. The expansion reflects broader industry trends of increasing demand for cloud, AI, and data-driven services, with a particular focus on sustainable and interconnected digital infrastructure. This move positions Digital Realty to capitalize on cross-border data flows and next-generation digital services in the region.
What we're watching
- Regional Hub Dynamics
- How Malaysia’s position as an interconnection hub will affect Digital Realty’s Southeast Asia strategy.
- AI Infrastructure Demand
- Whether the 15MW KUL11 facility will meet growing AI workload requirements in the region.
- Execution Pace
- The speed at which Digital Realty can integrate its Malaysian facilities into its global PlatformDIGITAL ecosystem.
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