Pranav Hotkar
Cyberjaya, Malaysia - January 19, 2026 - Global data center operator Digital Realty has announced its entry into the Malaysian market through the acquisition of TelcoHub 1, an operational carrier-dense data center in Cyberjaya, marking a strategic expansion of the company’s Southeast Asia footprint.
The move was confirmed in an official company announcement, with Digital Realty agreeing to acquire CSF Advisers, the owner of the TelcoHub 1 facility. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
TelcoHub 1 currently operates with approximately 1.5 megawatts of IT load and is recognized as one of Malaysia’s largest fiber interconnection hubs, housing more than 6,000 fiber cores and supporting over 40 network service providers. The facility provides direct access to major internet exchanges and cloud platforms, including AWS, Google, MYIX, and DE-CIX ASEAN, making it a key connectivity node in the region.
As part of the transaction, Digital Realty will also acquire adjacent land capable of supporting up to 14 megawatts of additional capacity, providing a clear expansion pathway for future data center development. Once completed, the Cyberjaya campus will be integrated into PlatformDIGITAL®, Digital Realty’s global data center ecosystem, and will offer the company’s ServiceFabric® interconnection and orchestration services.
Serene Nah, Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific at Digital Realty, said Malaysia is emerging as a critical digital infrastructure hub in Southeast Asia due to its strong connectivity, supportive policy environment, and proximity to fast-growing regional markets. She added that the acquisition strengthens Digital Realty’s ability to support customers deploying cloud, AI, and enterprise workloads across the region.
The deal also includes the transition of CSF Advisers’ local leadership team and operational staff, led by managing director Billy Lee, who will continue to oversee the Malaysian operations under Digital Realty’s ownership. The company said retaining local expertise was central to ensuring continuity for existing customers and partners.
Malaysia’s data center market has seen rapid growth in recent years, driven by hyperscale cloud investment, AI adoption, and increasing demand for low-latency regional connectivity. Industry analysts estimate the country’s total data center capacity could double by the end of the decade, positioning Malaysia as a key alternative to more supply-constrained markets in the region.
Digital Realty operates more than 300 data centers across over 50 metropolitan areas worldwide, and the Malaysia entry further reinforces its strategy to scale interconnected digital infrastructure platforms across Asia-Pacific.
