Bridge Data Centres (BDC) has expanded its operations with the acquisition of new land in Selangor for the development of its third data centre, MY02, in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. This expansion, in collaboration with Cyberview Sdn Bhd, is set to be the largest among its three data centre projects.
The project aims to increase IT capacity by approximately 87 MW across three phases. The first two phases involve the construction of a three-story data centre.
BDC, President, Eric Fan emphasised the company’s commitment to meeting customer needs and driving innovation in the data centre industry.
The formalisation of the Sales & Purchase Agreement took place at RekaScape, Cyberjaya, with Cyberview Sdn Bhd, CEO, Kamarul Ariffin Abdul Samad, and Bridge Data Centres, VP of Solutions for APAC, Patrick Png, officiating the ceremony. Also present were Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Deputy Director of Business Services & Regional Operations Division, Haffizam Abu Seman.
Kamarul Ariffin noted that BDC’s investment in Cyberjaya validates the city’s position as a prime location for hyperscale data centre providers, aligning with the government’s aspirations to grow the digital economy.
Cyberview expressed excitement in welcoming BDC into the city’s data centre ecosystem. BDC, known as one of the largest hyperscale data centre operators, aims to provide integrated and mission-critical infrastructure prioritizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness with advanced cooling technology.
MIDA, CEO, Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman congratulated Bridge Data Centre on the inauguration of MY02 in Cyberjaya, emphasising its contribution to Malaysia’s role as a regional data centre hub and sustainable economic growth.
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), CEO, Ts. Mahadhir Aziz hailed the collaboration between BDC and Cyberview as a boost to Malaysia’s digital economy, attracting investment and generating employment opportunities.
BDC’s strategic investment aims to invigorate ancillary businesses and drive economic expansion and competitiveness. The investment signifies a pivotal step towards sustainable growth, job creation, and a thriving high-skilled workforce.
Cyberjaya’s role as a global technology hub was further solidified in 2023 with an increase in data centre investments, making it home to numerous commercial and captive data centres.
