JOHOR, MALAYSIA – JUNE 5, 2025 – Yondr Group, a leading global developer, owner and operator of hyperscale data centers, has handed over the first 25MW IT of the company’s Johor data center to its client six months ahead of schedule. The 98MW IT data center is part of the largest hyperscale data center campus in Southeast Asia.  

Located in Johor’s Sedenak Tech Park, the data center is situated on Yondr’s 300MW IT campus, set on a 72.5-acre site. The asset is Yondr’s first facility to enter into live operation in the APAC region, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy as it also continues to deliver major developments across Europe and North America.  

Yondr’s Johor data center has been designed and delivered as an AI/ML facility to enable the latest GPU technology as demand for AI systems grows. Close collaboration with the client enabled Yondr to move quickly on a technically complex project in a highly constrained market. As a result, the company delivered a fully fitted out and rack-ready asset six months ahead of schedule, enabling its client to begin deploying AI/ML applications sooner than expected, gaining a competitive edge in one of the world’s most data-driven regions. 

Early delivery of the data center’s first phase showcases Yondr’s capabilities as a partner capable of delivering infrastructure at speed, without compromising on quality. The company continues to work towards completion on several live projects around the world, with assets across three continents now in their operational phase.  

Mark Avery, Senior Vice President of Design & Construction APAC at Yondr Group said: “The first ready-for-service (RFS) milestone at our data center is a momentous occasion; for Yondr, for our 300MW+ IT campus and for the APAC data center market.  

“As the data race continues to escalate thanks to the growth in AI, we are delivering on our blueprint for direct-to-chip cooled, cost-efficient, secure and scalable data centers around the world, supporting our clients to provide the urgent capacity they require in strategic locations, with resilience and sustainability designed into every asset.” 

Aksel Vansten, Development Director – APAC added: “Yondr entered the Malaysian data center market just three years ago and became one of Johor’s pioneers, joined by some of the largest data center developer-operators and cloud AI/ML end users in the globe.  

“We are proud to be delivering our initial RFS milestone here so far ahead of schedule with a project that brought online the largest scale and highest quality asset in the region with an unyielding commitment to health and safety. We are thankful to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), as well as International Finance Corporation (IFC) and all our lenders and vendors for their invaluable support.” 

Achieving the data center’s first completion milestone follows Yondr’s success in securing more than US$900m in project financing for the development last December. The financing was provided by a consortium of lenders, including DBS Bank, Deutsche Bank, Global Infrastructure Partners (a part of Blackrock), HSBC, International Finance Corporation (IFC), ING, and Natixis CIB, demonstrating confidence in Yondr’s ability to deliver reliable, responsible and resilient hyperscale data centers around the world.  

Working with the syndicate lenders, Yondr secured the financing as a green loan, aligning the deal with the company’s sustainability goals and ambitious net zero targets. Leveraging Green Loan Principles, the primary focus of the green loan is Yondr’s commitment to delivering industry-leading operational power usage effectiveness (PUE) metrics at the Johor data center, which will be driven by the asset’s direct-to-chip cooling system

Hisham Muhammad, Yondr’s Client Solutions Engineering Director APAC commente: “Liquid-to-chip and heat rejection will be central to achieving industry-leading PUE standards at our facility in Johor, delivering on Yondr’s green loan obligations, our sustainability aims, and the client’s vision for long-term environmental performance.  

“We are delighted not only to celebrate our first completion milestone, but also to be announcing it six months ahead of schedule. We’d like to thank our client for working in close collaboration with us – an approach that Yondr aspires to on every project.”  

Paul Dillon, Chief Development Officer concluded: “What has been achieved on this landmark project is a testament to our people’s strategic foresight and commitment to forging deep local partnerships. It positions Malaysia as a regional hub for digital innovation and ensures our clients are ready for the data-driven future. I would like to personally thank our internal Yondr teams and valued partners without whom this wouldn’t be possible.”  

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