Completion of KL1 data center’s second phase enhances connectivity and supports economic growth in the region.
Equinix has announced the completion of the second phase of its KL1 International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This expansion, which adds 450 cabinets to the KL1 facility, is part of Equinix’s broader strategy to enhance digital infrastructure across the ASEAN region.
Since launching operations in 2024, Equinix has secured a diverse range of global and local customers, including those in cloud and IT services, content and digital media, enterprises, and network providers. The expansion in Kuala Lumpur, combined with Equinix’s strong presence in Singapore and Johor, and forthcoming entries into Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand, will enable businesses to interconnect and exchange data seamlessly across the region.
“Completing KL1’s second phase within the first year of our operation in Malaysia signals our deep commitment to helping the nation become a strategic location in the region’s digital economy.” – Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director of Malaysia, Equinix
“We’ve seen encouraging momentum over the past year, with both our Kuala Lumpur and Johor facilities gaining traction among local and international businesses,” said Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director of Malaysia, Equinix. “Completing KL1’s second phase within the first year of our operation in Malaysia signals our deep commitment to helping the nation become a strategic location in the region’s digital economy.”
Equinix’s investment in Malaysia is a testament to its long-term commitment to the nation’s digital growth. The interconnected data centers in Malaysia and Singapore, via Equinix Fabric®, create a robust cross-border digital ecosystem, supporting over 1,000 companies in the region. This expansion is expected to facilitate seamless business exchanges and enable customers to deploy multi-site, latency-sensitive workloads across ASEAN, further driving economic development and connectivity in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions.