GDS has invested RM1.4 billion for the first phase of their data centres in Nusajaya, Johor and might be looking to invest up to RM4 billion in the next 5 to 8 years, according to GDS Chairman and CEO William Wei Huang.
In phase one, William said the company has set up three data centres in the area with expansion plans to increase the number in the future.
He added that the plot of land is able to accommodate up to 15 data centres and they will acquire more in Johor for further expansion if needed.
Currently, we already invested RM1.4 billion for the first phase but if you’re looking at what we’re trying to invest in the future, the leading indicator is that we already bought a lot of land in Nusajaya and this is for at least 15 data centres in Nusajaya.
GDS Chairman and CEO William Wei Huang
Future plans to benefit Johor
Expanding their operations in Malaysia has been a breeze, according to the GDS chief, who said that both the Federal and Johor State governments have been helpful in making their expansion a reality.
With the expansion, they will be looking at employing more people—up to 800 to 1,000—and GDS has already started collaborations with 6 learning institutions for training purposes.
The company recently launched the first phase of its Nusajaya Tech Park Data Center Campus in Johor which houses three data centres— Nusajaya 1, 2, 3 data centers or NTP 1, 2, 3.
