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Friday 16 October 2026
FICG eyes 4x optical communications capacity by 2027
FICG is aggressively expanding optical communications production in Malaysia and China to meet surging AI-driven demand, which the company estimates is 3-4x current supply capacity...
Friday 16 October 2026
DayOne doubles Johor data center financing to MYR30 billion as billings pass 1GW
Singapore-based data center developer DayOne has secured an additional MYR15 billion (US$3.67 billion) in financing from a consortium of seven banks to expand hyperscale data center...
Thursday 15 October 2026
FIC Group opens Malaysia plant as optical module capacity targets 18 SMT lines
FIC Group opened its PRO3C (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, on October 15, expanding its optical communications production footprint in Southeast Asia...
Monday 31 August 2026
MCE expands auto electronics capacity to defend Malaysia's domestic market
MCE Holdings Berhad (MCE) is expanding its product lines and capacity as Chinese competitors intensify pressure on Malaysia's auto parts industry, with the company aiming to defend...
Monday 3 August 2026
FICG launches Singapore-Malaysia dual-core strategy
FICG's advanced manufacturing subsidiary PRO3C signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AME Elite Consortium Berhad, a Malaysia-listed integrated industrial space solutions...
Monday 29 June 2026
Johor's power grid faces mounting strain as data centre pipeline expands
Malaysia's southern state of Johor could see data centers account for about 40% of its electricity demand by 2035, highlighting mounting pressure on power infrastructure as the region...
Saturday 13 June 2026
Alibaba Cloud opens new Malaysia region to meet rising AI demand

Alibaba Cloud has launched a new public cloud region in Johor, Malaysia, adding two data centers as part of its push to expand cloud...

Thursday 8 January 2026
Johor seeks broader collaboration with ByteDance beyond data centers
The Johor state government in Malaysia is urging ByteDance to expand its role beyond data centers. The state aims to position itself as a strategic partner for the company's long-term...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Johor seeks to attract Gotion High-tech for EV battery manufacturing hub
Johor, Malaysia, is pursuing a deal with Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-tech to build a lithium battery factory, aiming to establish itself as a key center for electric vehicle...
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Johor approves 42 data center projects in 2Q25 to cement regional tech hub status
According to The Edge Malaysia, Johor approved 42 data center construction projects in the second quarter of 2025, reinforcing its position as Malaysia's leading destination...
Thursday 24 July 2025
Ablecom accelerates global expansion with Netherlands factory, Malaysia boost
Ablecom Technology, a supplier of high-end server chassis and thermal solutions, has announced plans to build a factory in the Netherlands while simultaneously launching phases two...
Monday 21 July 2025
Teco secures data center project in Malaysia amid AI-driven demand surge
Teco Electric & Machinery has won new data center construction contracts in Malaysia after acquiring NCL Energy Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. The projects in Selangor...
Friday 4 July 2025
Malaysia-Singapore Special Economic Zone builds cross-border AI ecosystem amid sovereign tech race

As the global race to build "sovereign AI" gains momentum, Southeast Asia is carving out a strategic role in the next wave of digital infrastructure,...

Friday 20 June 2025
Johor emerges as SEA data center hub amid Singapore's green push
Data center construction is accelerating in Malaysia's Johor state as Singapore charts a sustainable digital infrastructure strategy. Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority...
Friday 20 June 2025
Singapore looks to build its own Shenzhen with AI-powered SEZ in Johor
The AI data center industry encompasses advanced semiconductor manufacturing, high-end chips (GPU, CPU, ASIC), and system integration (SI). As countries push for "sovereign AI," regional...