BackUEM Sunrise Pens MoU with LOGOS to Establish World Class Data Centre Campus In Gerbang Nusajaya, Johor
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 MAY 2024 – UEM Sunrise Berhad ("UEM Sunrise" or the "Company") has inked a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") with LOGOS Infrastructure Holdco Pte Ltd ("LOGOS") to exclusively explore the opportunity in developing a best-in-class and innovative data centre campus in Gerbang Nusajaya, Johor.
A closed signing ceremony held in Singapore today witnessed by key representatives from Malaysian Investment and Development Authority ("MIDA"), signifies the beginning of a promising partnership that is set to elevate digital and high-technology industries in the state, leveraging Iskandar Malaysia's exceptional geographic advantage.
The signing of the MoU follows a meeting between UEM Sunrise, LOGOS and YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry ("MITI") in Melbourne, Australia in March 2024. The proposal to establish the data centre campus received full support from both MITI and MIDA, as it supports the objectives of Government's Madani Economic Framework, particularly the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP) which focuses on creating a skilled workforce and advancing the digital economy sector.
The proposed data centre campus development will be strategically located on a 30-hectare site in Gerbang Nusajaya, Johor, and is planned to offer a development potential of up to 360 MW of capacity. UEM Sunrise is committed to working with LOGOS in exploring collaboration in areas including end-to-end construction management, technical work, and assisting in Government-related process such as licensing applications and securing state approvals.
UEM Sunrise Chief Executive Officer Sufian Abdullah said, "We are capitalising on our vast landbank in Iskandar Malaysia, and actively seek synergies and opportunities to develop our Industrial segment. We are committed in establishing the proposed data center campus together with LOGOS, and confident of its role as a catalyst to Johor's economic growth."
LOGOS Head of Data Centres Paul Dwyer said, "Johor Bahru's strategic location near Singapore, coupled with Malaysia's robust digital infrastructure plans and strong government support, makes it a prime hub for the burgeoning data centre sector in Southeast Asia. This growth is exciting, and we look forward to working in partnership alongside UEM Sunrise and being a key player in this dynamic market."
From left (back row): Witnessed by David Aboud the Head of Malaysia of LOGOS, Chin Yarng the Head of Singapore of LOGOS, Vinothan Tulis Nathzan the Director of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Singapore, and Sufian Abdullah the Chief Executive Officer of UEM Sunrise. From left (front row): Signing the MoU agreement are Paul Dwyer the Head of Data Centres of LOGOS, and Mohamad Jalani Mohamad Said the Head of Industrial of UEM Sunrise.
From left (back row): Matthias Wollscheid the Head of Capital Transactions, SEA of LOGOS, Bart Coenraads the Group Head of Fund Management of LOGOS, David Aboud the Head of Malaysia of LOGOS, Guanyi Ho the Porfolio Manager, Data Centres of LOGOS, Syahid Mohd Zain the Head of International Business & Finance of UEM Sunrise, Vinothan Tulis Nathzan the Director of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Singapore, Sufian Abdullah the Chief Executive Officer of UEM Sunrise, and Irwin Mohd Eusoff the Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer of UEM Sunrise. From left (front row): Paul Dwyer the Head of Data Centres of LOGOS, Chin Yarng the Head of Singapore of LOGOS, Sarah Tan the Development Programme Manager, Data Centres of LOGOS, Mohamad Jalani Mohamad Said the Head of Industrial of UEM Sunrise, and Rihana Ab Wahab the Strategic Initiatives Lead, CEO's Office of UEM Sunrise.