KUALA LUMPUR: Mah Sing Group Berhad (Mah Sing) has signed a second collaboration agreement with Bridge Data Centres (BDC), backed by Bain Capital, to expand the development at Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City. The site is approximately 36 acres and is poised to offer a 200Mega Watt (MW) of power capacity, further solidifying the hub’s role as a key player in Malaysia’s digital infrastructure.
This latest partnership builds on the initial agreement signed in May 2024 and together, these agreements increase the total planned power capacity to 300MW. The entire hub can support a 500MW power capacity, establishing Southville City as a modern data centre hub. The data centre’s first phase is anticipated to be operational by 2026.
Joint Venture Agreement and Strategic Progress
As part of this collaboration, BDC will provide a forfeitable deposit as both companies work towards finalising the Joint Venture Agreement (JVA). This will include forming a joint venture company, defining share ratios, and executing the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the land.
Securing Hyperscale and AI Commitments for Future Growth
BDC is actively working to secure hyperscale and AI data centre customers with robust financial backing. BDC will lead the design, construction, and infrastructure development to meet the specialised requirements of these high-capacity clients, ensuring that the project is fully aligned with the demands of the digital economy.
Strategic Land Valuation and Development
The 36 acres land for this 200MW power capacity project has been valued at approximately RM311million.
Supporting Malaysia’s Digital and AI Ambitions
This agreement is perfectly timed, aligning with Malaysia’s 2025 Budget focus on accelerating digitalisation and AI development. Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City is set to play a pivotal role in advancing Malaysia’s ambitions to become a leading regional hub for data management and digital infrastructure.
Strategically located within 20km of major data centre hubs in Cyberjaya and Bukit Jalil, Southville City offers access to key resources and infrastructure. With Mah Sing’s 30-year track record of swift execution and the availability of power, water, and high-speed connectivity, the hub is positioned to quickly meet market demand
Expected Operations and Future Expansion
The data centre’s first phase is anticipated to be operational by 2026. Additionally, Mah Sing has 42 acres of land at its Meridin East township in Johor Bahru, capable of supporting 300MW of future power capacity, offering significant opportunities for further growth and value creation.
Commitment to Malaysia’s Digital Future
Malaysia has successfully secured investment totalling USD16.9billion from global technology giants such as AWS, Microsoft, Google and Oracle and the timing of this collaboration is particularly advantageous, given the growing global demand for data centres driven by the rise of AI and cloud computing.
The presence of an established player like BDC within the Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City is expected to attract more data centre operators or offtakers to the remaining parcels. This influx of industry leaders will further cement the hub’s status as a leading data centre destination in the region.
Mah Sing’s Founder and Group Managing Director, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Leong Hoy Kum expressed confidence in the continued partnership with BDC, stating “This collaboration underscores Mah Sing’s commitment to building cutting-edge digital infrastructure. Our 30-year track record of rapid project execution makes us the ideal partner for data centre players seeking speed to market and scalability. This is just the beginning of many opportunities for Mah Sing to shape Malaysia’s digital future.
“We are excited to expand our collaboration with Mah Sing, which significantly boosts BDC’s capacity resources in Malaysia. This partnership reinforces BDC’s commitment to investing in Malaysia’s digital infrastructure as a leading data centre provider in the region, while consistently delivering exceptional service to our clients,” said Eric Fan, CEO of Bridge Data Centres.
