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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
IWK in pact with firm to supply reclaimed water to Johor's data centres
JOHOR BARU: Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) and Johor Special Water Sdn Bhd (JSW) have inked a landmark deal to supply 12 million litres per day (MLD) of reclaimed water to meet the soaring needs of Johor's fast-expanding data centre industry. Under the agreement signed today, treated effluent from three sewage treatment plants will be channelled to water reclamation plants serving Bridge Data Centres Malaysia IV Sdn Bhd (BDC) and Computility Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, while JSW will supply alternative water directly to Dayone Data Centre Malaysia II Sdn Bhd. IWK chief executive officer Narendran Maniam said the initiative will deliver a reliable non-potable water source for cooling operations, easing pressure on clean water supplies while supporting Malaysia's sustainability agenda. "This is a significant step forward in sustainable water management. By repurposing treated effluent, we are providing a scalable solution that meets the high-water demands of industries like data centres," he said. JSW chief executive officer Abdul Rashid Ismail said demand for alternative water sources in Johor has surged, with more than 50 data centre proposals in the past two years. The company has also received enquiries from major industrial zones including Nusajaya Tech Park, Sedenak Tech Park and Pasir Gudang. With data centres among the most water-intensive facilities, primarily for cooling, reclaimed water offers a climate-resilient alternative that aligns with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. Formed in 2021, the IWK–JSW partnership aims to scale reclaimed water infrastructure across Johor, positioning the state as a smart, sustainable digital hub and setting a model for industrial water management nationwide.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Johor data centres to tap treated effluent as alternative water supply
JOHOR BARU: Johor is the first state to channel treated effluent for data centre operations in a move hailed as a milestone in balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the initiative, driven by Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) in partnership with Johor Special Water (JSW), will supply up to 12 million litres a day of treated effluent to two data centres, namely Bridge Data Centres (BDC) and Computility Technology Malaysia. The water will be processed at a reclaimed water plant located within BDC's premises after it is pumped 6.5km from IWK's treatment facility in Taman Pelangi Indah. "This reduces the strain on treated water supplies while ensuring data centres, which consume large volumes of water for cooling, to operate sustainably," he said, adding that three data centre operators in Johor have committed to using alternative water sources. Fadillah praised Johor's proactive approach in cutting bureaucracy and facilitating data centre investment, positioning the state as a southern economic hub and a key player in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. He urged other states to emulate Johor's model and called on more industry players to explore climate-resilient solutions in partnership with the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) and IWK.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
IWK–JSW pact to meet surging demand and ease pressure on treated water supply
JOHOR BARU: Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) and Johor Special Water Sdn Bhd (JSW) have inked a landmark deal to supply 12 million litres per day (MLD) of reclaimed water to meet the soaring needs of Johor's fast-expanding data centre industry. Under the agreements signed today, treated effluent from three sewage treatment plants will be channelled to water reclamation plants serving Bridge Data Centres Malaysia IV Sdn Bhd (BDC) and Computility Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, while JSW will supply alternative water directly to Dayone Data Centre Malaysia II Sdn Bhd. IWK chief executive officer Narendran Maniam said the initiative will deliver a reliable non-potable water source for cooling operations, easing pressure on clean water supplies while supporting Malaysia's sustainability agenda. "This is a significant step forward in sustainable water management. By repurposing treated effluent, we are providing a scalable solution that meets the high-water demands of industries like data centres," he said. JSW chief executive officer Abdul Rashid Ismail said demand for alternative water sources in Johor has surged, with more than 50 data centre proposals in the past two years. The company has also received enquiries from major industrial zones including Nusajaya Tech Park, Sedenak Tech Park and Pasir Gudang. With data centres among the most water-intensive facilities, primarily for cooling, reclaimed water offers a climate-resilient alternative that aligns with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. Formed in 2021, the IWK–JSW partnership aims to scale reclaimed water infrastructure across Johor, positioning the state as a smart, sustainable digital hub and setting a model for industrial water management nationwide.
