YTL Power, JLand to build gigawatt-scale data center campus in Johor

YTL Power International Berhad, through its subsidiary SIPP Power Sdn. Bhd., has entered a strategic collaboration with JLG Technopark Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of JLand Group. This partnership is set to develop a new gigawatt-scale data center campus in Sedenak Tech Park West (STeP West), Johor.

Under the agreement, SIPP Power will acquire approximately 58.67 hectares of land at STeP West, with an option to expand by an additional 161.87 hectares. This expansion could potentially increase the total campus size to 220.55 hectares. Datuk Sr. Akmal Ahmad, Group Managing Director of JLand Group, highlighted that YTL Power's presence signifies a substantial digital infrastructure investment, reinforcing the ecosystem across energy, utilities, and technology sectors.

"We hope YTL Power can contribute their expertise and network in our efforts to build an attractive platform for complementary investments, spark new opportunities, and strengthen Johor's position in the region's digital economy," Ahmad stated. The Sedenak campus will complement YTL's existing Green Data Center Park in Kulai, which has a planned capacity of up to 1.2 gigawatts (GW).

Datuk Seri Yeoh Seok Hong, Managing Director of YTL Power, emphasized that the new campus is a crucial expansion for the company's digital infrastructure platform in Johor and the region. "Together with the expanding Kulai campus, the Sedenak campus will continue to strengthen Johor's position as a key regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital innovation," he said. The development within Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) marks the next growth phase, supporting large-scale investments in data centers and AI, and is expected to generate high-skilled employment opportunities in construction, engineering, technology, and data center operations.