AIMS Group announced the construction of AIMS Cyberjaya Block 2 to meet the overwhelming demand for data centre space in Malaysia. This is also in line with AIMS’ plan to accelerate the expansion of its data centre business across Asia.
AIMS is collaborating with Gamuda to construct AIMS Cyberjaya Block 2, a turnkey project featuring a purpose-built data centre with improved efficiency and building structure, and a total IT load of 8MW.
Gamuda’s “Next-Gen Digital IBS” solution, which employs cutting-edge IR 4.0 technology, will be used to construct AIMS Cyberjaya Block 2, driving a more sustainable approach to construction. It is due to be completed by the end of 2023.
Chiew Kok Hin, AIMS CEO said, “We achieved more than 90% occupancy in AIMS Cyberjaya Block 1 in less than a year. This has accelerated our plans to expand our operational facilities in Malaysia with the construction of Block 2 to not only meet overwhelming response in the region, but also aligns with our initiative towards driving environmental, social and governance practices within the company and facilitating innovation in the industry.”
“As a regional engineering and infrastructure company, we have a track record of delivering innovative breakthrough solutions. Our Gamuda Next-Gen Digital IBS is a sustainable construction innovation that enables fast-tracked delivery and increased certainty for our business partners, leveraging our digital construction ecosystem from cloud-based design to AI-IoT-enabled robotic manufacturing. We are excited to be part of AIMS’ longer-term expansion plans,” said Ts. Lim Hui Yan, Gamuda Engineering Executive Director.
Ts. Mahadhir Aziz, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) CEO said, “MDEC is proud to support AIMS’ expansion plans in Cyberjaya and Kuala Lumpur city centre, as we believe it will further enhance the local data centre ecosystem development. This expansion demonstrates the strong partnership between MDEC and AIMS in strengthening the digital ecosystem that is aligned with our Malaysia Digital agenda.”
Following the acquisition of the Bangunan KWSP building in Kuala Lumpur last year, AIMS has also announced the construction of this property which will mirror its flagship facility, AIMS Kuala Lumpur. This new retrofitted carrier-neutral data centre is located within 100 metres of AIMS Kuala Lumpur and will have a total IT load of 5MW. Targeted for completion in May 2023, it will form a part of AIMS’ comprehensive ecosystem of businesses and partners, and have interconnectivity with other AIMS data centres across Southeast Asia.
“These developments align with the recently completed partnership deal with affiliates of DigitalBridge Group, Inc (“Digital Bridge”) to rapidly accelerate the growth of the business, emphasising the promising future of AIMS in the industry.” added Chiew Kok Hin.
