Equinix, Inc. has announced plans to expand its presence in Malaysia with a new data center, KL2, in Kuala Lumpur.
Located in Cyberjaya, the new facility will be built less than one kilometer from Equinix’s existing data center in the metropolitan area (KL1), further strengthening the company’s growing. ecosystem of network providers, cloud platforms, and enterprises in Malaysia.
KL2 marks Equinix’s fourth data center in Malaysia, expanding a national footprint that
includes its existing Kuala Lumpur site and significant ongoing investments in Johor (JH1
and the upcoming JH2). Representing a total investment of over US$190 million, KL2 will
deliver more than 2,200 cabinets when fully built out.
To address this strategic imperative for scalable, low-latency, and highly interconnected digital infrastructure, Equinix said KL2 will provide a reliable platform for mission-critical workloads once operational. It will also support digital-native companies, hyperscalers, and multinational enterprises as they expand in the region, enabling them to scale efficiently, deploy Distributed AI and hybrid multi-cloud architectures across ASEAN, and deliver faster, more seamless digital experiences.
This expansion it added comes at a pivotal time as Malaysia cements its status as a central hub for digital and AI innovation in ASEAN. Driven by strategic government initiatives such as the
newly launched National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) and the MyDIGITAL 1 .
This surging demand is already reflected in the exceptional commercial momentum of
Equinix’s existing Cyberjaya site, KL1. Since its launch, KL1 has cultivated a rich, diverse
ecosystem, with its direct customer base comprising network providers, enterprises and
cloud and IT services. Notably, more than two-thirds of these customers (Equinix data)
operate across multiple metros, underscoring a strategic shift where businesses no longer
view these markets in isolation, but instead design integrated, regional architectures
spanning Kuala Lumpur, Johor, and Singapore.
Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director, Malaysia, Equinix, said, “KL2 will not only enable businesses
to process data closer to the source and deploy Distributed AI with agility, but it will also
drive high-value job creation and build long-term economic resilience for the nation.”
By extending its presence in Kuala Lumpur, Equinix continues to strengthen regional connectivity and support businesses in building resilient, future-ready digital infrastructure he added.
