NTT launches its Cyberjaya 6 data centre in M’sia

PETALING JAYA: NTT Ltd, a leading IT infrastructure and services company, and the first company to receive the Multimedia Super

Corridor or MSC status back in 1997, has announced the commencement of its sixth

data centre construction in Cyberjaya, shortly after the completion of its fifth data centre (CBJ5) in 2021.

NTT plans to initially invest over Us$50mil (Rm224mil) for the new data centre known as Cyberjaya 6 (CBJ6). It complements CBJ5 which covers just under 20,000 m2 with a total facility load of 22MW when combined with CBJ6.

The facility will cater to hyperscalers and high-end enterprises to accelerate digital transformation across industries in Malaysia as the nation ushers in the new digital era.

With its global reach alongside local operational expertise, NTT’S data centres provide businesses in Malaysia with access to a wide portfolio of ICT solutions to support digital growth and needs.

NTT showed its intent to support Malaysia’s digitalisation during the meeting with the Trade and Investment Mission or TIM delegation led by Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Industry (Miti) to Tokyo, Japan.

Azmin remarked, “Miti fully supports NTT’S investment plans in Malaysia and welcomes this latest move to develop a new data centre and network infrastructure in Cyberjaya.

“Kudos to NTT’S vision of ‘NTT Green Innovation toward 2040’, in which NTT aims for carbon-neutrality for its data centres by financial year 2030 (FY30) and for the whole NTT Group by FY40.

“This is certainly in tandem with Malaysia’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This strategic investment will further support and drive Malaysia’s commitment towards ESG values and advancing green growth as outlined in the 12th Malaysia Plan.”

He added that the wave of digitalisation was unstoppable. Companies today realised how important it was to harness the immense power of digital technology.

“We are honoured that Malaysia is the location of choice for industry leaders like NTT, to site their data centres. The establishment of CBJ6 as part of NTT’S expansion plan is a strong testament to NTT’S confidence in Malaysia’s capability as a regional data centre hub,” he added.

“We are confident that NTT’S efforts will contribute to the country’s goal of becoming a digital nation, helping it achieve a 22.6% GDP boost from the digital economy by 2025,” said Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman, chief executive officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).

“Asia Pacific is a key growth region for NTT, and Malaysia has a prime position in its strategic investment plans. With this expansion through a new data centre launch, NTT will

drive business opportunities domestically and also across Asia Pacific,” he added.

“NTT’S investment will support Malaysia’s digitalisation, and accelerate the growth of our domestic and Asia Pacific digital ecosystem” said Yasuo Suzuki, executive vice-president, Data Centre Service at NTT Ltd.

The optical submarine cable MIST between Malaysia, Singapore, and India which is currently under construction, will enable connectivity between CBJ5 and CBJ6 to further enhance Malaysia’s network connectivity globally and build sustainable socioeconomic impact.

NTT will continue to expand its cable capacity.

Over the past 30 years, NTT has been expanding its footprint in Malaysia, making the nation’s vision a reality through public-private partnership.

Moving forward, NTT will remain steadfast in its support for building Malaysia’s technological infrastructure, contributing towards the nation’s digital ecosystem.