Lee Ting Han calls for stronger local supply chains as Falcon Data Centre opens in Johor
JOHOR: Johor Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee Chairman Lee Ting Han has congratulated the teams behind the Falcon Data Centre on its completion at Sedenak Tech Park, using the occasion to call on data centre operators to actively build local business capability and career pathways alongside their physical infrastructure. Speaking at the completion appreciation…
Johor's Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee Chairman, Lee Ting Han, praised the teams responsible for the Falcon Data Centre's completion at Sedenak Tech Park, urging data center operators to develop local business capabilities and career pathways alongside their physical infrastructure. The chairman lauded the engineers, technicians, contractors, and workers who delivered the project, stating that investment announcements translate into reality when projects are completed.
The Falcon Data Centre was jointly developed by DDSP, Keppel Data Centres, and China Huashi. Lee identified areas such as power systems, cooling equipment, fiber connectivity, server hardware, testing, maintenance, and specialized engineering services as opportunities for Malaysian companies to establish expertise and compete for higher-value work.
He encouraged project owners and industry partners to incorporate locally sourced suppliers into procurement networks, provide internships and structured training opportunities, and share technical knowledge to foster local team growth. Lee contextualized the Falcon Data Centre's completion within Johor's broader investment momentum, citing RM110 billion (S$34.41 billion) in approved investments for 2025 and an additional RM59.4 billion for H1 2026.
He described the Johor-Selangor Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a platform for businesses to coordinate regional activities, expand operations, and build connections with customers, suppliers, and expertise in both economies, with the IMFC-J at Forest City serving as the one-stop investment facilitation center. Regarding responsible resource planning, Lee urged investors to adopt efficient cooling methods, improve energy performance, and develop credible renewable energy solutions, emphasizing that these actions are not only environmental responsibilities but also competitive advantages that will strengthen Johor's ability to sustain data center growth in the long term.
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