DEDICATED FIBER TRUNK TO LINK MAH SING DC HUB@SOUTHVILLE CITY AND CYBERJAYA, STRENGTHENING REGIONAL DATA CENTER CONNECTIVITY

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Trifecta of power, water and high-speed connectivity boost DC Hub's appeal

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City will have an approximately 25km dedicated fiber trunk linking it to Cyberjaya, reinforcing its position as a premier data center location. This dedicated fiber trunk enhances regional connectivity by enabling high-speed, low-latency link to Cyberjaya's data hubs, which have direct fiber routes to Singapore. This seamless connection provides access to Singapore's cloud services, fintech ecosystem, and global internet exchanges, ensuring faster data transfer, improved redundancy, and greater scalability.

The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Lionel Leong, Mah Sing's Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, and Mansor Mohd Kassim, the Chief Executive Officer of Front Connect Sdn. Bhd. ("FCSB"), a licensed Network Facility Provider (NFP) which has been awarded the job. Witnessing the ceremony was Tan Sri Dato' Sri Leong Hoy Kum, Mah Sing's Founder and Group Managing Director and Sun Jian Wei, FCSB's Director.

"At Mah Sing, we take our project deliverables seriously, ensuring that every initiative is executed with precision and purpose. The dedicated fiber trunk is a testament to our commitment to building a well-equipped, future-ready data hub that meets the urgency of today's digital demands. By enhancing connectivity and ensuring redundancy, we are strengthening Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City's position as a high-performance data center location, always ready to serve the evolving needs of the industry," said Lionel Leong.

With immediate access to power infrastructure, water availability, and high-speed connectivity, Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City provides a significant "speed to market" advantage.

FCSB will serve as the custodian, operator, and sales representative, managing fiber connectivity for Mah Sing, the owner of the dedicated fiber trunk. Under a profit-sharing management, both parties will benefit from long-term growth and sustainability.

Strategically positioned near Cyberjaya's data center ecosystem, Mah Sing DC Hub@ Southville City will offer seamless high-speed, low-latency connectivity. The fiber trunk is designed to meet the future expansion need. Mah Sing has also secured a secondary route through Fiberail's network to further enhance stability.

The dedicated fiber trunk provides data center operators with direct access to dark fiber, enabling scalability, redundancy, and resilience. Operators can deploy custom network solutions, scale operations with unlimited bandwidth, and future-proof their connectivity needs. Furthermore, the connectivity to Cyberjaya Data Center will establish Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City as an international gateway for data centers in Johor and Singapore, further solidifying its strategic importance in the region.

Expanding Market for Data Centers and Dark Fiber

Malaysia's data center market is rapidly growing, driven by cloud adoption, digital transformation, and 5G expansion. Dark fiber offers flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and full control over network infrastructure, allowing seamless expansion and custom configurations. Unlike traditional ISP bandwidth, leasing dark fiber provides long-term scalability without metered usage constraints, making it a more cost-effective option for data center operators.

Mah Sing's investment aligns with the projected growth of the global dark fiber market. The fiber trunk will primarily support data center operators under long-term lease agreements, including 10 to 15-year Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) contracts. Additionally, this infrastructure creates new opportunities for telecommunications providers, supporting 5G deployment and enhancing enterprise connectivity.

By prioritizing connectivity and network redundancy, Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City is set to become a strategic hub for global technology firms. With dark fiber readily available, data center operators will benefit from superior scalability, stability, and security, reinforcing Mah Sing's role in Malaysia's digital economy.

Infrastructure Readiness and Speed to Market Advantage

Spanning 150 acres, Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City will become a key data center hub with a minimum 500MW power capacity, offering substantial space for data center development. The hub offers a unique competitive advantage due to its infrastructure readiness. With immediate access to power infrastructure, water availability, and high-speed connectivity, Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City provides a significant "speed to market" advantage.

This is particularly crucial given the ongoing shortage of power and water in other locations, making it challenging for operators to set up their data centers efficiently. Southville City's well-planned infrastructure allows businesses to get their facilities up and running faster compared to competing areas, positioning it as an attractive destination for data center investment.

Mah Sing is also exploring a 42-acre site in Meridin East, Johor Bahru, for a potential 300MW power capacity data center, reinforcing its commitment to high-growth digital assets.  

Southville City: A Prime Location for Data Centers

Southville City, a 428-acre integrated freehold township, is poised to become a preferred destination for data centers. With reliable power supply, water, and fiber connectivity, Southville City is ideally situated for data centers. It can potentially form a strategic triangle of data center hubs with Cyberjaya and Bukit Jalil which are both located approximately 20km from Southville City.

Southville City's strategic position within Bangi, the Knowledge Hub of Selangor, ensures a steady supply of skilled talent from nearby government training centers and educational institutions, facilitating the smooth integration of new data center initiatives and businesses into a thriving ecosystem. Southville City offers excellent connectivity with direct access to the North-South Expressway and proximity to Kuala Lumpur and mature neighborhoods like Kajang and Putrajaya. This vibrant real estate landscape underscores Southville City's potential as a hub for high-tech infrastructure, meeting the evolving demands of the digital era.

SOURCE Mah Sing Group Berhad