- Invests US$3 bil to expand AI-ready data centre capacity in Johor
- Aims to position Malaysia as a key hub for hyperscale and cloud infrastructure growth
AirTrunk, a leading hyperscale data centre platform, has announced plans to invest US$3 billion (RM12 billion) to develop two new hyperscale data centre campuses in Johor Bahru, further expanding its footprint in Malaysia and supporting the region’s rapidly growing digital economy.
Located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, the new campuses—JHB3 and JHB4, will deliver a combined capacity of more than 280 megawatts (MW) of IT load and will be situated close to AirTrunk’s existing JHB1 and JHB2 campuses.
With the addition of JHB3 and JHB4, AirTrunk’s total capacity in Malaysia will exceed 700MW, bringing its total committed investment in the country to approximately US$6.8 billion (RM27 billion).
[RM1 = US$0.25]
The new campuses are purpose-built to support high-density cloud and AI workloads, featuring flexible, scalable and resilient designs. They incorporate energy-efficient systems and advanced cooling technologies that use 100% recycled water, reducing the impact on local resources.
This expansion follows the earlier development of the JHB2 campus, announced in early 2025, which has already secured strong commitments from global cloud and AI customers. The existing JHB1 and JHB2 campuses, with more than 420MW of IT load, are nearly fully contracted and are tracking ahead of investment plans.
AirTrunk has already awarded US$107 million in contracts to local suppliers, with this expected to grow to US$1.1 billion upon completion of all four campuses.
Robin Khuda, founder and CEO of AirTrunk, said: “JHB3 and JHB4 represent the next phase of our expansion in Malaysia, building on the strong momentum of our Johor platform. Malaysia has set a clear ambition to lead in AI, and we are investing in that vision for the long term.
“Our confidence is driven by the strong partnerships we have built with the Malaysian government and local stakeholders. As we scale, how we grow matters as much as the trajectory. With that comes a responsibility to support communities, manage resources wisely and embed sustainability into how we plan, build and operate.”
Amar Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, deputy prime minister and minister of energy transition and water transformation, Malaysia, said: “Malaysia is committed to strengthening its position as a leading digital and AI hub in the region. Investments such as AirTrunk’s expansion in Johor reflect growing confidence in Malaysia and play an important role in advancing innovation, talent development and long-term economic benefits.
“We welcome AirTrunk’s investment, which aligns with our vision of efficiency, sustainability and the use of clean energy.”
Danielle Heinecke, Australia’s high commissioner to Malaysia, said: “AirTrunk’s investment highlights growing collaboration between Australia and Malaysia in digital infrastructure, supporting Malaysia’s digital economy and strengthening ties between both countries.”
The development of JHB3 and JHB4 is expected to generate significant economic benefits for Johor and Malaysia, including the creation of more than 3,000 jobs during construction, ongoing employment for local talent once operational, and partnerships with local suppliers and contractors to support regional industry.
AirTrunk is also supporting local communities through initiatives in STEM education, water sustainability and disaster resilience, including partnerships with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Gravity Water, Water Watch Penang and MERCY Malaysia.
Following the completion of JHB3 and JHB4, AirTrunk’s total operating and planned capacity will exceed 3.3GW across 22 campuses in six markets: Australia, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong and India.
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