16 Apr 2026
TM NXERA ACHIEVES NEW HEIGHTS WITH TOPPING-OUT CEREMONY FOR AI-READY DATA CENTRE IN JOHOR
Iskandar Puteri, 16 April 2026 – TM Nxera, the joint venture between Telekom Malaysia (TM) and Nxera, Singtel Digital InfraCo’s regional data centre arm, celebrated the topping-out of its AI-ready, hyperconnected data centre in Iskandar Puteri, Johor – a development set to power Malaysia’s next phase of AI-driven growth and strengthen its role as a regional digital hub.
The ceremony signifies the completion of the first building’s structural framework, a decisive step forward in the construction and systems integration phase. Since groundbreaking in July 2024 and securing a multi-year electricity supply agreement with Tenaga Nasional for 280MW of power earlier this year, the data centre is now entering the customer onboarding and commercial operations stage.
Mahathir Said, CEO of TM Nxera, said, “Today’s topping-out ceremony reflects our strong execution as we move toward delivering the first building of our campus, with scalability up to 200MW, making it one of the largest AI-ready campuses in Malaysia. Aiming for Power Usage Effectiveness of ≤1.30 at full load, advanced liquid cooling technologies and renewable energy integration, the data centre is optimised for demanding high compute and ultra-low latency AI workloads, enabling enterprises to deploy AI at-scale.”
“Backed by TM and Singtel’s extensive cross-border terrestrial fibre and subsea connectivity, the campus is engineered to support hyperscalers, AI innovators and enterprises seeking resilient, high‑performance and sustainable data centre solutions. Having already received strong interest and demand from hyperscalers and enterprises, we are focused on building scalable, future‑ready digital infrastructure that contributes to digital transformation across industries and fosters a thriving digital ecosystem,” he added.
With structural works now completed, TM Nxera will proceed with mechanical and electrical installations, systems integration and commissioning. The campus remains on track to begin its first phase of commercial operations by the second half of 2026, enabling customers to plan cloud and AI deployments with confidence.
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CYBERJAYA, 26 AUGUST 2026 — Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) today marked its 80th anniversary, reaffirming its role in Malaysia's development, and committing to an inclusive digital future built on trusted infrastructure, local talent and stronger national capabilities. The TM80: Merentasi Generasi celebration, held at Multimedia University (MMU) Cyberjaya, was officiated by Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Also in attendance was Dato’ Seri Amirudin bin Shari, Chief Minister of Selangor; Dato' Seri Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications; Tan Sri Shamsul Azri bin Abu Bakar, Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia; and Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh, Chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. The celebration captured TM’s journey, and the people and technologies that empowered Malaysia. From postal and telegram services to the first wired connections that broadcasted Tunku Abdul Rahman's proclamation of “Merdeka”, and every digital milestone after, TM80 is the story of generations of Malaysians growing alongside the nation’s progress. Dato' Zainal Abidin Putih, Chairman of TM said, “For over eight decades, technologies have changed and generations of Malaysians have come and gone. But one responsibility has endured, our commitment to connect the people and the nation. For TM, this goes beyond providing networks. It means driving a progressive Digital Malaysia, for a more inclusive future.” “As a national digital champion recognised on the global stage, we hold ourselves to worldclass standards, because Malaysia deserves nothing less. That is the spirit behind our commitment across eight decades as well as our Digital Powerhouse 2030 aspiration – to create opportunities, bridge Malaysia to the world, and lay the pathway from today to the future.” ADVANCING INCLUSIVE DIGITAL PROGRESS TM believes digital progress must reach all Malaysians. From major cities to rural communities and remote islands, TM continues to extend connectivity using fibre, wireless, satellite and other technologies suited to local and geographical needs. At Kampung Mukut in Pulau Tioman, fibre connectivity delivered via a 75-kilometre submarine cable powers village-wide WiFi. Vision AI CCTVs help keep the village safe and manage visitor flows, while local entrepreneurs use visitmukut.com, a community-run tourism platform to showcase their services. Lessons from Mukut are now extended across Tioman through Sekolah Angkat MADANI and digital empowerment programmes. Warga TM also keep networks running during times of crisis such as the pandemic, floods and other emergencies. Beyond specialised technicians, customer support teams and personnel across the country, the trained Rejimen Semboyan Pakar Telekom Askar Wataniah restore communications, safeguard assets, and deliver aid when communities need them most. TM's partnership with the neurodivergent community including NAK SENI, ZimiJ and the Early Autism Project, has also created platforms for visibility and participation, while its support for the National Sepak Takraw Squad enables athletes from grassroots development to national representation. DEVELOPING LOCAL TALENT Beyond communities, TM continues to develop talent. In 1996, MMU became Malaysia's first private university, nurturing the talent a digital economy would need. Today, it has produced more than 80,000 graduates and has over 18,000 students enrolled. Through MMU and other programmes such as TM Future Skills (TMFS), Yayasan TM (YTM), TVET MADANI, Sekolah Angkat Malaysia MADANI, and other programmes, TM empowers future engineers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. This includes bringing STEM, coding, robotics, AI and holistic character development to 35 adopted schools nationwide, while MMU's Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Engineering prepares the next generation of AI, cloud and cybersecurity specialists. OPENING MALAYSIA TO THE WORLD Since the SEACOM submarine cable of 1964 linked Malaysia to international networks, and the Kuantan Earth Satellite Station in 1970 broadcasted the Ali-Frazier fight directly to Malaysian homes, TM has opened the world to Malaysia, and Malaysia to the world. Today, TM's international network of more than 400,000 kilometres across 39 submarine cable systems positions Malaysia as a connector of East and West, strengthening global data and trade flows. 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