Vantage Data Centres has announced a substantial $1.6 billion investment to expand its Asia Pacific (APAC) platform, led by GIC and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). This investment will facilitate Vantage’s acquisition of a 300MW+ hyperscale data centre campus in Johor, Malaysia, enhancing its position as a leading provider of digital infrastructure in the region.
The Johor campus, located in Sedenak Tech Park, is one of Southeast Asia’s largest hyperscale data centre campuses. Originally part of Yondr Group’s portfolio, it was acquired by investment vehicles managed by DigitalBridge Group.
The campus will feature cutting-edge technologies, including direct-to-chip liquid cooling, and aims to meet EDGE certification requirements. It is strategically positioned in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, offering dark fibre connectivity and benefiting from competitive costs and government incentives.
Jeremy Deutsch, president of Vantage Data Centres APAC, stated, “This significant investment marks a pivotal milestone in our APAC growth journey. Adding the Johor campus to our portfolio will bring our APAC footprint to 1GW of capacity.”
The investment highlights the growing demand for digital infrastructure in the APAC region, driven by advancements in AI and cloud computing. Boon Chin Hau, chief investment officer at GIC, expressed confidence in Vantage’s ability to meet this demand, whilst Khadem AlRemeithi from ADIA noted the alignment with their strategy of investing in digitalisation-enabling infrastructure.
The acquisition and investment are expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary conditions. With this expansion, Vantage will have operational and planned IT capacity across Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, further solidifying its role in the digital infrastructure landscape.
