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New Straits Times
12-08-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Bridge Data channels RM10bil into Malaysia, pioneers water-saving data hub in Johor
KULAI: Bridge Data Centres (BDC) launched Southeast Asia's first data centre-driven Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) at its MY07 site in Ulu Tiram here, marking a regional milestone in sustainable digital infrastructure. The facility, developed in partnership with Johor Special Water (JSW), Indah Water Konsortium (IWK), and Permodalan Darul Ta'zim (PDT), used advanced Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) technologies to convert treated effluent into high-grade water for cooling hyperscale operations. The system achieves over 90 per cent recovery efficiency with a 30 per cent smaller footprint than conventional plants. BDC president Eric Fan said the initiative reduces dependence on potable water, addressing a critical sustainability challenge for data centres amid rising industrial demand and constrained resources. "Rather than draw from raw river water, we adopted a circular, ESG-forward approach that ensures water security without stressing Johor's municipal supply," he said. The MY07 campus, capable of supporting more than 200MW of IT load, has created over 200 skilled jobs and will be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2025. The WRP is designed in alignment with the National Water Services Commission's (SPAN) alternative water use guidelines and is the first in Malaysia to implement a brown water-cooling loop in a hyperscale facility. BDC has invested over RM10 billion in Malaysia, with six data centres in operation or development nationwide. The MY07 project is positioned as a replicable model for hyperscale operators in similar climates, combining reclaimed water, rainwater harvesting, and smart metering to future-proof operations while contributing to Malaysia's ambition to be a regional cloud and AI hub.
The Sun
11-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Johor leads Malaysia with Tier 4 data centre tech and water sustainability
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor has become the first state in Malaysia to adopt Tier 4 data centre technology, incorporating advanced air cooling and wastewater recycling systems. As of June 30, 2025, Johor Special Water (JSW) has received requests for 136 million litres of alternative water supply daily from data centres. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced key agreements to support water sustainability and green technology advancements. 'The Treated Effluent Supply Agreement between Indah Water Konsortium and JSW will provide treated effluent for reclaimed water production,' he said. This initiative positions Johor as the pioneer in Malaysia to implement Tier 4 data centre technology with integrated wastewater recycling. Onn Hafiz highlighted a second agreement involving JSW, Bridge Data Centres, and Computility Technology for reclaimed water production. 'BDC has already started producing reclaimed water at its Ulu Tiram data centre, becoming the first investor to adopt this technology,' he added. Computility's reclaimed water system at Setia Eco Garden is nearing completion and will be operational by December. A third agreement with DayOne Data Centres involves raw water supply from Sungai Tebrau for cooling systems at Kempas Tech Park. Construction for the reclaimed water supply system is progressing and is expected to be operational by November. The Johor government aims to enhance water sustainability while promoting energy-efficient and eco-friendly data centre infrastructure. - Reuters
