Market Size of malaysia data center Industry
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Volume (2024) | 0.71 Thousand MW |
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Market Volume (2029) | 1.36 Thousand MW |
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Largest Share by Tier Type | Tier 3 |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 13.73 % |
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Fastest Growing by Tier Type | Tier 1 and 2 |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Malaysia Data Center Market Analysis
The Malaysia Data Center Market size is estimated at 0.71 thousand MW in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.36 thousand MW by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 13.73% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
USD 838.03 Million
Market Size in 2024
USD 2,038.2 Million
Market Size in 2029
34.6%
CAGR (2017-2023)
19.5%
CAGR (2024-2029)
IT Load Capacity
713.76 MW
Value, IT Load Capacity, 2024
Cyberjaya is a major hotspot and holds the highest share of IT load capacity. The new national strategic initiative to encourage and attract companies, and investments to digital economy, thus, increasing use of data in data centers.
Total Raised Floor Space
Sq. Ft. 4.07 M
Volume, Raised Floor Space, 2024
The country's total raised floor area is expected to increase to 7.7 million sq. ft by 2029. YTL Power International Berhad and GDS Holdings signed a partnership to develop 168 MW of DC facility, at the YTL Green Data Center Park in Johor.
Installed Racks
203,931
Volume, Installed Racks, 2024
The country's total number of installed racks is expected to reach 388,017 units by 2029. Cyberjaya-Kuala Lumpur is expected to house the maximum number of racks by 2029.
# of DC Operators & DC Facilities
18 and 64
Volume, DC Facilities, 2024
Tier 3 holds major share and Cyberjaya hosts the maximum number of tier 3 data centers in the country, with a share of 70.6% and there are 12 data center facilities currently under construction in Malaysia.
Leading Market Player
18.4%
Market Share, VADS BERHAD (TM One), 2023
VADS BERHAD (TM One) held a market share of 18.4%. The company provides an industry-low PUE of 1.8. Two of its facilities have a twin core data center with a low latency of <4ms.
Tier 3 data centers accounts for majority market share in 2023, it is the fastest growing in forecasted period
- The tier 1 & 2 segment of the Malaysian data center market reached an IT load capacity of 0.59 MW in 2021 and then grew to 2.39 MW in 2022. The capacity is expected to reach 3.59 MW by 2029, recording a CAGR of 5.99%. However, the tier 3 segment recorded an IT load capacity of 257.85 MW in 2021. The capacity is anticipated to grow from 457.66 MW in 2022 to 1,379.11 MW by 2029, registering a CAGR of 17.07%. The tier 3 segment has a higher growth rate than all other tiers.
- A tier 3 data center is concurrently maintainable, allowing for any planned maintenance activity of power and cooling systems to take place without disrupting the operations of computer hardware located in the data center. Most telecom operators are focusing on establishing tier 3 facilities in the country as they prevent uneven disturbances. The development of digital infrastructure, such as data centers, is central to enabling 5G applications. Various investors are also signing agreements to launch 5G services in the country. For instance, in November 2022, Malaysian telcos Celcom and DiGi approved a merger agreement. Once the two companies are fully merged, the new entity will be one of the largest carriers in Malaysia, with over 20 million subscribers.
- The tier 4 data center segment is expected to remain stagnant in the near future but will see increased opportunities over the coming years. Currently, TelcoHubeXchange and Regal Orion Sdn Bhd are the only companies with Tier 4 certified facilities in Malaysia.
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