Digital Realty MAL11 Cyberjaya Data Center
Status: Operational / Phase 2 Expansion (May 2026) | Location: Cyberjaya, malaysia
Project Overview
MAL11 is a critical pillar of Digital Realty’s PlatformDIGITAL® ecosystem in Southeast Asia, strategically located in Cyberjaya, Malaysia’s established technology and data center hub. The facility is designed to serve multinational enterprises, hyperscale cloud providers, and regional financial institutions that require low-latency access to Southeast Asian markets. Its role extends beyond a single site, functioning as part of a broader interconnected fabric that supports regional data exchange and hybrid cloud architectures. As of May 2026, MAL11 has been progressively upgraded to support AI inference workloads, reflecting the shift in demand toward GPU-accelerated computing at the edge of cloud regions. These upgrades include high-density cooling configurations capable of handling thermally intensive GPU server racks, along with improved power distribution systems designed for fluctuating AI workloads. The facility’s infrastructure is optimized for flexible deployment, enabling both traditional enterprise applications and modern AI services within the same operational environment.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Digital Realty MAL11 Cyberjaya Data Center |
| Location | Cyberjaya, malaysia |
| Status | Operational / Phase 2 Expansion (May 2026) |
| Commissioning | Phase 1: 2023; Phase 2 Upgrade: Q2 2026 |
| Total IT Load | 14.0 MW (Total Site Capacity) |
| Total Capacity | 100,000 $sq.ft$ of total floor space |
| Tier Level | Tier III (High Availability Interconnection) |
| Project Type | Carrier-Neutral Retail Colocation & AI Edge Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Cyberjaya |
| Population | ~140,000 (Cyberjaya-Sepang corridor) |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~8.9 Million (Greater Kuala Lumpur) |
| City GDP | ~US $45 Billion (Contribution to Selangor/Digital Hub) |
| Per Capita Income | ~US $15,500 (Higher than national average) |
| City Tier | Tier 1 (Digital/Tech Hub) |
| Key Strengths | Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status, Tax incentives, Stable Grid |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Digital Realty |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). |
| Construction Contractor | Regional EPC Partners (Malaysia-based). |
| MEP Engineering | $N+1$ UPS Redundancy; $N+1$ Mechanical cooling systems. |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral access to 10+ local and global ISPs; Direct fiber to KL. |
| Power Infrastructure | 14.0 MW Total Capacity; Dual-source utility feeds from Tenaga Nasional. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 14.0 MW |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 (Distributed Redundant configuration). |
| Cooling System | Water-cooled Chillers with Air-side Economizers. |
| Connectivity | Connected to global subsea cable landing stations via Cyberjaya rings. |
| PUE Target | < 1.40 |
| Energy Mix | Integrated with Green Energy Tariff (GET) from TNB. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2022 Expansion Strategy |
| Construction Start | 2022 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Late 2023 |
| Full Buildout | Projected Completion: H2 2026 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated US$150 Million (Cumulative Site Spend) |
| Funding | Digital Realty Corporate Capital & Private Equity Funds. |