AIMS buys Cyberjaya land, plans RM4 billion 200MW AI data centre

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 5): Data centre operator AIMS Data Centre Sdn Bhd (AIMS) has completed the acquisition of about 10 acres of land in Cyberjaya from Cyberview Sdn Bhd, paving the way for the development of a 200MW AI-ready data centre.

In a statement, AIMS said the project will involve an estimated investment of RM4 billion as part of its longer-term landbank expansion strategy.

The site will house AIMS’ next hyperscale facility, with a planned capacity of up to 200MW, subject to final engineering confirmation. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2027.

According to AIMS, the facility will be designed with a focus on energy and water efficiency, targeting competitive power usage effectiveness (PUE) and water usage effectiveness (WUE) metrics.

AIMS CEO Chiew Kok Hin said this acquisition ensures AIMS remains ahead of demand while anchoring its footprint in Malaysia’s digital heartland.

“Beyond adding capacity to fuel the strong demand, we are investing in nation-building, from creating jobs and upskilling local talent to enabling Malaysia to serve as the home base for global cloud service providers, fintech players and AI innovators.

“With the government pushing toward an AI Nation by 2030, such infrastructure investments are indispensable.

“AIMS’ expansion supports the national target of 30 per cent of GDP coming from the digital economy by 2030 and helps provide the compute backbone for AI, cloud, IoT and data-driven industries,” he said.

He was speaking after the signing of the sale and purchase agreement with Cyberview chief executive officer Kamarul Ariffin Abdul Samad. The ceremony was witnessed by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chief executive officer Anuar Fariz Fadzil.

Gobind commended AIMS for proving that homegrown players can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with global giants, delivering world-class infrastructure while creating real opportunities for Malaysians.

“Investments like this ensure Malaysia remains competitive, resilient and future-ready by building the digital foundations needed to scale AI, strengthen our industries and create high-value opportunities for the rakyat,” he added.

Meanwhile, Anuar noted that Cyberjaya remains a central node in Malaysia’s digital ecosystem, adding that AIMS’ expansion would further reinforce its position as a regional hub for cloud, AI and digital services.

“This partnership is a strong demonstration of how the public and private sectors can work hand in hand to deliver infrastructure that not only attracts high-value foreign investment, but also empowers local talent and businesses to innovate, compete and thrive in the digital age,” said Anuar.

Kamarul said Cyberview welcomes AIMS’ continued expansion in Cyberjaya, which he described as reinforcing the city’s role in digital growth and innovation.

“As Cyberjaya’s tech hub developer, we remain committed to building the right ecosystem components and infrastructure that enable high-impact investments like this, reinforcing Cyberjaya’s position as a city built for innovation and sustainable progress,” he said.