The digital infrastructure race in Southeast Asia just got a major boost—and Malaysia is right at the center of it. Vantage Data Centers, a global heavyweight in hyperscale data infrastructure, has announced plans to acquire a massive data center campus in Johor, marking a significant step in its US$1.6 billion (RM6.8 billion) expansion into Asia-Pacific. And this isn't just another tech acquisition. For Malaysia, this move signals a powerful shift in the region's digital future—with Johor emerging as a key data and AI hub.

