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Equinix has entered Malaysia with plans to build a new International Business ExchangeTM (IBX®) data center in Johor, called JH1.
With an initial investment of approximately $40 million, JH1 is scheduled to begin operations in first quarter 2024, providing 500 cabinets and 1,960 square meters (21,097 square feet) of colocation space. The world-class IBX data center will support Malaysian companies and multinationals doing business in Malaysia with access to Platform Equinix® to bring together and interconnect the foundational digital infrastructure that powers their success.
Malaysia's digital economy is forecast to reach $34 billion in Gross Merchandise Value by 2025, with the country on course to achieve a digital economy contribution to Gross Domestic Product of at least 25.5 percent the same year. Equinix's expansion in Malaysia will unlock opportunities for Malaysian businesses expanding internationally and for multinational corporations pursuing growth and i
