TM Nxera says Iskandar Puteri data centre has required approvals, sustainability measures amid Johor residents’ concerns

TM Nxera, a data center operator, has assured the public that its planned data centre campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, has received all necessary regulatory approvals for development in designated land. Following media reports of residents expressing concerns over power transmission infrastructure and data centre developments in the area, the company issued a statement affirming its commitment to compliance with relevant authorities' conditions.

TM Nxera highlighted that they are taking the concerns raised by the community seriously and emphasized that the campus is being developed on land designated for such purposes, with all requisite approvals in place. The company also announced that it has incorporated sustainability measures into its design and has achieved a provisional GreenRE Platinum certification.

While TM Nxera clarified that they neither own nor operate the power transmission infrastructure in the area, they pledged to continue collaborating with relevant parties to address the concerns of the surrounding community. The company reiterated its dedication to supporting Malaysia's digital economy while being a responsible neighbor to the local residents.

Earlier today, Singapore's The Straits Times reported that some homeowners in Iskandar Puteri are considering selling their properties due to concerns about nearby data centre developments and high-voltage transmission towers. A resident even put her RM1 million home in Eco Botanic up for sale following the construction of TM Nxera's 64-megawatt facility.

Residents in nearby Nusantara Prima and Nusa Bayu also reportedly complained about construction dust, persistent humming noises, and higher temperatures, which they attributed to data centre developments in the area.