NEXTDC KL1: 65MW Tier IV AI Factory in Malaysia
Status: Under Construction / Phased Handover (April 2026) | Location: NEXTDC KL1, Kuala Lumpur
Project Overview
As of April 2026, KL1 stands as the centerpiece of NEXTDC’s international expansion, representing a significant RM3 billion investment in Malaysia and underscoring the company’s commitment to the Southeast Asian market. Technically, it is the first Tier IV-certified facility in Peninsular Malaysia exceeding 5MW, engineered to meet the extreme power density and cooling requirements of next-generation AI and high-performance computing clusters. The design emphasizes scalability, resilience, and efficiency, enabling customers to deploy increasingly dense GPU-based infrastructure. In April 2026, Mitrajaya Holdings secured an additional RM54 million contract for Stage 4 early works, bringing the total construction contract value to RM844.6 million and signaling continued development momentum. Once fully built, KL1 is designed to support up to 65MW of IT load, positioning it among the region’s most advanced digital infrastructure assets. It has also achieved a Platinum Provisional Rating under Malaysia’s Green Building Index (GBI), reflecting a strong focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. Strategically, KL1 serves as a key regional hub, offering a “sovereign-ready” environment for hyperscalers, cloud providers, and enterprises seeking to scale AI workloads while meeting data residency and regulatory requirements across Southeast Asia.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | NEXTDC KL1: 65MW Tier IV AI Factory in Malaysia |
| Location | NEXTDC KL1, Kuala Lumpur |
| Status | Under Construction / Phased Handover (April 2026) |
| Commissioning | Initial Tranche Go-Live: Q2 2026 |
| Total IT Load | 65.0 MW |
| Total Capacity | 18,250 $m^2$ of technical space across multiple stages |
| Tier Level | Uptime Institute Tier IV (Targeted Design & Construct) |
| Project Type | Hyperscale AI Factory & Sovereign Cloud Hub |
City Profile
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| City Name | Kuala Lumpur |
| Population | Kuala Lumpur |
| Urban Agglomeration | 8.8 to 9.89 million people |
| City GDP | $50-60 billion USD |
| Per Capita Income | $26,855 USD |
| City Tier | Tier-1 |
| Key Strengths | Strong government support (Madani Economy Framework), low latency to regional markets, increasing demand for Data Sovereignty and AI infrastructure. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | NEXTDC |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) / Austrade. |
| Construction Contractor | Mitrajaya Holdings Bhd. |
| MEP Engineering | Tier IV Fault-Tolerant; $N+1$ and $2N$ configuration options. |
| Network Connectivity | Native on-ramps to global clouds; Local IX interconnection. |
| Power Infrastructure | 65 MW; Integrated UPS energy-saving systems. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 65.0 MW |
| UPS Redundancy | Tier IV Fault-Tolerant (Full isolation of failures). |
| Cooling System | Advanced Containment + High-Density Liquid Cooling Ready. |
| Connectivity | Core digital hub for the Malaysia-Singapore-Indonesia corridor. |
| PUE Target | < 1.40 (at 25% IT load) |
| Energy Mix | Integrated rainwater harvesting; Solar-ready rooftop. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | April 14, 2026 (Stage 4 Contract Award) |
| Construction Start | 2024 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Q2 2026 |
| Full Buildout | 2030+ |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | RM3 Billion (Estimated) |
| Funding | NEXTDC A$2.2bn Capital Plan (April 2026). |