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title: "Singapore-based data center operator DayOne to invest $7B in Malaysia"
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description: "Singapore-based DayOne Data Centers will invest over MYR28 billion ($6.9 billion) in Malaysia by 2026 to expand its data center operations and enhance the country's role as a digital hub. The investment aims to grow its infrastructure and workforce, with plans to double its Malaysian workforce to 1,200 and create over 5,000 additional jobs. DayOne also announced talent development programs for internships and training for over 1,000 data center engineers. The announcement was made at the DayOne Tech & AI Career Expo in Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing collaboration in developing digital infrastructure."
datetime: "2026-04-02T07:02:44.000Z"
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# Singapore-based data center operator DayOne to invest $7B in Malaysia

Singapore-based data center developer and operator DayOne Data Centers will invest over MYR28 billion ($6.9 billion) in Malaysia by the end of 2026, as part of efforts to expand its data center operations and strengthen the country’s role as a regional digital hub.

In a release on Wednesday, DayOne said the investment will support the growth of its infrastructure footprint in Malaysia, which it expects to become its largest global operational base. The country is projected to account for more than half of DayOne’s total headcount growth in 2026.

The company made the announcement at the DayOne Tech & AI Career Expo in Kuala Lumpur. DayOne stated that the career expo is part of broader initiatives to support workforce development alongside infrastructure investment.

Jamie Khoo, CEO of DayOne, said Malaysia is central to the company’s regional strategy, citing ongoing investments in infrastructure and talent development.

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, deputy prime minister of Malaysia, highlighted the importance of collaboration between government, industry and academia in developing digital infrastructure and workforce capabilities.

As part of the expansion, the company aims to double its workforce in Malaysia to around 1,200 direct employees, with additional job creation across the supply chain estimated at over 5,000 roles. The Phase II expansion of its Global Shared Services Center in Kuala Lumpur is expected to add more than 200 positions across finance, procurement, investment and corporate functions.

DayOne also announced two talent development programs focused on internships and graduate pathways. The initiatives are intended to provide training and early career opportunities in digital infrastructure. In addition, the company plans to train over 1,000 data center engineers at its regional operations and training hub in Johor.

> Singapore’s DayOne raises over $2B Series C funding to accelerate global digital infrastructure expansion

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