Singapore, 9 May 2025 – Global digital infrastructure provider Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) has completed the second phase of its KL1 International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, significantly strengthening its presence in the ASEAN region. The expansion adds 450 additional cabinets to the facility, reflecting growing demand for robust, scalable digital infrastructure in Malaysia’s capital.
This latest milestone builds on Equinix’s growing footprint in Singapore and Johor and aligns with its planned market entries in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The company is focused on enabling high-performance interconnectivity across Southeast Asia, supporting regional enterprises, hyperscalers, and global digital businesses.
“We’ve seen encouraging momentum over the past year, with both our Kuala Lumpur and Johor facilities gaining traction among local and international businesses,” said Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director of Malaysia, Equinix. “Completing KL1’s second phase within first year of our operation in Malaysia signals our deep commitment to helping the nation become a strategic location in the region’s digital economy.”
Malaysia’s role in ASEAN’s digital rise
Equinix launched in Malaysia in 2024 and has already attracted both global and local customers across diverse verticals, including cloud services, digital media, enterprise technology, and network providers. The investment underlines the company’s long-term commitment to supporting Malaysia’s ambition to become a regional tech and connectivity hub.
The completion of KL1 Phase 2 also complements JH1 in Johor and is now fully integrated with Equinix’s Singapore data centre campus via Equinix Fabric® – enabling seamless cross-border connectivity. This forms a robust, interlinked ecosystem of more than 1,000 organisations across the cloud, financial services, telecommunications, and enterprise sectors.
Strategic timing amid ASEAN’s FDI and trade boom
Equinix’s regional strategy coincides with growing investor interest in ASEAN. Foreign direct investment into the region hit a record US$226 billion in 2023, with expectations to approach US$300 billion annually by 2030, driven by demand for digitalisation, manufacturing expansion, and East-West trade flows. ASEAN exports are projected to rise by 6.7% annually through 2030, outpacing the global average.
In this context, Equinix’s interconnected platform is designed to support low-latency, multi-site digital deployments and help organisations address evolving data sovereignty, hybrid cloud, and digital resilience needs.
Looking ahead
As it continues its regional growth, Equinix plans to interconnect its operations across Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand, giving businesses access to a fully integrated ASEAN digital corridor. The goal is to empower enterprise leaders with sustainable, agile, and globally connected infrastructure as they scale operations and navigate ASEAN’s dynamic economic landscape.
