Planned facility will reinforce Kuala Lumpur’s emergence as a highly interconnected digital hub for enterprises, network, and cloud providers in ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – 12 May 2026 – Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company^®, today announced plans to expand its presence in Malaysia with a new data center, KL2, in Kuala Lumpur. The facility reflects Equinix’s long-term commitment to the country as demand for digital infrastructure accelerates across cloud, AI, and enterprise workloads, supporting Malaysia’s digital economy and the region’s growing connectivity needs.

Located in Cyberjaya, the new facility will be built less than one kilometer from Equinix’s existing data center in the metropolitan area (KL1), further strengthening the company’s growing ecosystem of network providers, cloud platforms, and enterprises in Malaysia. KL2 marks Equinix’s fourth data center in Malaysia, expanding a robust national footprint that includes its existing Kuala Lumpur site and significant ongoing investments in Johor (JH1 and the upcoming JH2). Representing a total investment of over US$190 million, KL2 will deliver more than 2,200 cabinets when fully built out.

To address this strategic imperative for scalable, low-latency, and highly interconnected digital infrastructure, KL2 will provide a reliable platform for mission-critical workloads once operational. It will support digital-native companies, hyperscalers, and multinational enterprises as they expand in the region, enabling them to scale efficiently, deploy Distributed AI and hybrid multi-cloud architectures across ASEAN, and deliver faster, more seamless digital experiences.

This expansion comes at a pivotal time as Malaysia cements its status as a central hub for digital and AI innovation in ASEAN. Driven by strategic government initiatives such as the newly launched National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) and the MyDIGITAL¹.

This surging demand is already reflected in the exceptional commercial momentum of Equinix’s existing Cyberjaya site, KL1. Since its launch, KL1 has cultivated a rich, diverse ecosystem, with its direct customer base comprising network providers, enterprises and cloud and IT services. Notably, more than two-thirds of these customers (Equinix data) operate across multiple metros, underscoring a strategic shift where businesses no longer view these markets in isolation, but instead design integrated, regional architectures spanning Kuala Lumpur, Johor, and Singapore.

Cheam Tat Inn, Managing Director, Malaysia, Equinix, said, “This expansion marks an important milestone in our journey to elevate Malaysia’s digital economy. By providing AI-ready infrastructure in Kuala Lumpur and Johor responsibly, we are directly supporting national agendas to advance the country’s AI ambitions. KL2 will not only enable businesses to process data closer to the source and deploy Distributed AI with agility, but it will also drive high-value job creation and build long-term economic resilience for the nation.”

The facility will be seamlessly integrated into Equinix’s global network and interconnected with its footprint across Kuala Lumpur, Johor, and Singapore via Equinix Fabric^®. By leveraging Fabric Intelligence®, customers will gain advanced network observability and AI-driven insights to dynamically optimize routing and bandwidth. This enables them to deploy high-performance AI workloads and distributed data strategies securely and efficiently across ASEAN. By extending its presence in Kuala Lumpur, Equinix continues to strengthen regional connectivity and support businesses in building resilient, future-ready digital infrastructure.

Globally, Equinix operates over 280 data centers across 77 markets in 36 countries, serving over 10,500 leading businesses and enabling their digital transformation. In the Asia-Pacific region, Equinix’s portfolio includes 65 data centers across key metros in Australia, China*, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, providing interconnection and digital infrastructure solutions to support the region’s dynamic economies.

*Equinix operates five data centers in Shanghai through a strategic partnership

Highlights/Key Facts 

• The facility is purposefully designed to support a balanced and interconnected diverse mix of customers, ranging from agile retail enterprises to large footprint (LFP) deployments and high-density workloads. To meet the rigorous demands of next-generation AI and High-performance computing (HPC), a substantial portion of total capacity supports advanced liquid cooling solutions. This capability is critical for supporting the high-density requirements of next-generation Distributed AI workloads and HPC.
• As part of its growing ecosystem in Malaysia, Equinix continues to expand its network of partners, including local and regional carriers and service providers, enhancing interconnection opportunities for customers.
• The development is part of Equinix’s long-term expansion strategy in Malaysia, with future growth potential supported by adjacent land secured for future expansion, reinforcing Kuala Lumpur’s role as a key interconnection hub in ASEAN.
• In line with Equinix’s global sustainability commitments, the facility is expected to achieve strong operational efficiency, supporting more resilient digital infrastructure operations.
• Engineered to meet regional industry commitments agreed to and as set out in the APDCA’s Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Accord, and KL2 is targeting 100% renewable energy coverage from day 1, aligned with Equinix’s global goal to achieve 100% renewable energy coverage across its retail IBX footprint by 2030.

Additional Resources

• Equinix Scales Malaysia’s Footprint with Expansion in Kuala Lumpur
• Equinix Tops Out Its Second Data Center in Johor
• Equinix’s Dual Metro Data Centers Propel Malaysia's Digital Economy Ambition to New Heights

About Equinix
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) shortens the path to boundless connectivity anywhere in the world. Its digital infrastructure, data center footprint and interconnected ecosystems empower innovations that enhance our work, life and planet. Equinix connects economies, countries, organizations and communities, delivering seamless digital experiences and cutting-edge AI—quickly, efficiently and everywhere.

Forward-Looking Statements
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