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Barnama
29-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Johor Approves 42 Data Centre Projects In Q2 2025
JOHOR BAHRU, July 29 (Bernama) -- Johor approved 42 data centre construction projects in the second quarter of this year, positioning the state as a leader in the country's digital investment and a strategic destination for high-tech, knowledge-based economic growth in the region, said Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor. In a Facebook post, he stated that data centres serve as a key driver for the implementation of the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone, the Johor Digital Plan, and the state's border economic transformation agenda. He made the statement following the Johor Data Centre Development Taskforce meeting, which was co-chaired by Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, and Johor Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han. Mohd Jafni said the meeting also reviewed seven new applications for data centre development in the Greater Johor Bahru area. He said the task force represents a holistic approach by the state government, coordinated by Johor Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia) and involving key technical agencies in the state. Mohd Jafni said the state government prioritises the development of data centres in planned industrial zones such as Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) in Kulai, the Sedenak industrial area, and the Pasir Gudang industrial zone, as these locations offer strategic advantages, including direct access to major highways, high-capacity power grids, stable water supply, and proximity to ports and international airports. He added that a total of 7,618 acres of planned industrial land have been allocated for data centre development, including areas under the Pasir Gudang City Council, such as ASM Green, Rising Gateway, Iskandar Halal Hub, Kosmo, and Keck Seng, as well as IBTEC under the Kulai Municipal Council. 'IBTEC, developed by Johor Land Group, alone has allocated 600 acres specifically for data centre development,' he said, adding that the state government will also limit new approvals for data centre construction in areas under the Johor Bahru City Council and Iskandar Puteri City Council to avoid land use conflicts with residential areas. 'The approval process for data centres in Johor is highly transparent and based on genuine technical requirements. Each application must comply with noise and heat control measures, architectural design standards, energy capacity requirements, as well as disaster and environmental risk management considerations.
The Sun
29-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Johor approves 42 data centre projects in Q2 2025
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor has approved 42 data centre construction projects in the second quarter of 2025, solidifying its status as a leader in digital investment and high-tech economic growth. The announcement was made by Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, who highlighted the state's role in advancing the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone and Johor Digital Plan. The Johor Data Centre Development Taskforce, co-chaired by Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh and Lee Ting Han, reviewed seven additional applications for data centre projects in Greater Johor Bahru. The task force, coordinated by PLANMalaysia, ensures a structured approach involving key technical agencies. Mohd Jafni emphasised that data centres will be strategically located in industrial zones like Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC), Sedenak, and Pasir Gudang. These areas offer critical infrastructure, including major highways, high-capacity power grids, and proximity to ports and airports. A total of 7,618 acres of industrial land have been allocated for such developments, with IBTEC alone dedicating 600 acres. To prevent land use conflicts, new approvals within Johor Bahru City Council and Iskandar Puteri City Council areas will be limited. The approval process is stringent, requiring compliance with noise control, architectural standards, and environmental risk management. Johor is also pioneering Tier 4 data centre technology, the highest standard for reliability, featuring air-cooling and wastewater recycling systems developed with Indah Water Konsortium and Johor Special Water. – Bernama
Barnama
29-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
JCorp Actively Redefining Johor's Economic Architecture
REGION - SOUTHERN > NEWS By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp) is actively redefining Johor's economic architecture beyond traditional sectors by shaping the next wave of industry platforms, from advanced manufacturing and food tech to digital infrastructure, circular economy systems and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled agriculture. President and chief executive Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim said that through these, the state government-owned company is building industries and shaping a responsible, future-ready economy. bootstrap slideshow 'JCorp is focused on execution-building ecosystems, enabling capital flows and driving long-term growth aligned with Maju Johor 2030.' 'We are not waiting for growth to happen, we are shaping its direction through bold investments, system-level design and long-term execution,' he told Bernama in an interview recently. He said as Johor accelerates into a new economic chapter shaped by global megatrends and catalysed by the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), JCorp is strategically placed to function as an enabler of growth and collaboration. 'We are leveraging the JS-SEZ to position Johor as a high-value innovation corridor. With Singapore on our doorstep, Johor has the advantage of proximity and potential, making it ideal for next-generation industries such as electrical and electronics, digital economy, green economy, halal industry, food technology, agritech and renewable energy. 'Our single most strategic initiative within the JS-SEZ, Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC), is poised to generate strong multiplier effects, particularly in job creation and business opportunities,' he said. He said IBTEC is designed to support infrastructure development, innovation clusters and platforms in line with sustainability principles and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030.
New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
JCorp actively redefining Johor's economic architecture, according to its chief
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Corporation (JCorp) is actively redefining Johor's economic architecture beyond traditional sectors by shaping the next wave of industry platforms, from advanced manufacturing and food tech to digital infrastructure, circular economy systems and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled agriculture. President and chief executive Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim said that through these, the state government-owned company is building industries and shaping a responsible, future-ready economy. "JCorp is focused on execution-building ecosystems, enabling capital flows and driving long-term growth aligned with Maju Johor 2030." "We are not waiting for growth to happen, we are shaping its direction through bold investments, system-level design and long-term execution," he told Bernama in an interview recently. He said as Johor accelerates into a new economic chapter shaped by global megatrends and catalysed by the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), JCorp is strategically placed to function as an enabler of growth and collaboration. "We are leveraging the JS-SEZ to position Johor as a high-value innovation corridor. With Singapore on our doorstep, Johor has the advantage of proximity and potential, making it ideal for next-generation industries such as electrical and electronics, digital economy, green economy, halal industry, food technology, agritech and renewable energy. "Our single most strategic initiative within the JS-SEZ, Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC), is poised to generate strong multiplier effects, particularly in job creation and business opportunities," he said. He said IBTEC is designed to support infrastructure development, innovation clusters and platforms in line with sustainability principles and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030. Syed Mohamed said JCorp is also working closely with agencies such as the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Invest Johor to streamline investor facilitation and enable regulatory alignment. He said JS-SEZ provided a foundation for inclusive industrialisation and JCorp is prioritising initiatives that create entry points for local talent and businesses within this framework while also attracting high-impact global players. "JCorp sees both tracks as essential. We are investing in the growth of Johor-based companies to scale regionally while building the infrastructure and conditions to attract high-impact global players," he said. He said JCorp's role is to develop industrial ecosystems that allow Johor-based companies to scale by connecting them to international markets as well as enabling infrastructure and collaborative platforms. Elaborating further, he said these environments are designed not just to host businesses but to help them grow through co-location, shared services and innovation-driven partnerships. "At the same time, we are curating environments where foreign investors don't simply extract value but contribute meaningfully to the local economy through technology transfer, supplier integration and talent development "Foreign partnerships matter but scaling local champions is how Johor wins," he said. Syed Mohamed said JCorp is also actively participating in talent development to ensure an ample supply of workforce. "Critically, we are ensuring that talent development keeps pace. Johor Skills Development Centre and our partnership with the Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC) are building a robust talent pipeline through targeted technical education and cross-border industry immersion programmes. He said Johor Skills is delivering modular programmes focused on sectors such as advanced manufacturing, renewable energy and data infrastructure. "In collaboration with Republic Polytechnic and the Institute of Technical Education Singapore, we aim to upskill or reskill 10,000 workers per year by 2027 to support sector-specific workforce readiness in the JS-SEZ," he said. JS-SEZ is a joint initiative by Malaysia and Singapore to create a dynamic and competitive economic hub in Johor by leveraging synergies between both countries with the aim of attracting investment, enhancing connectivity and fostering inclusive growth through tax incentives, infrastructure development and streamlined business processes.
