{
  "id": 16003802,
  "title": "Falcon Data Centre completed in Johor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/falcon-data-centre-completed-in-johor",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T04:54:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1561245/falcon-data-centre-completed-johor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johor Baru has witnessed the completion of the Falcon Data Centre in Sedenak, Kulai, underscoring the state's ongoing advancements in digital infrastructure. Lee Ting Han, chairman of the State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee, emphasized that with the rise of Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, and digital transformation, digital infrastructure has emerged as a pivotal factor in regional economic growth. The Johor government pledges to maintain a stable, efficient, and competitive investment climate to facilitate more substantial, high-quality investments. The chairman hopes this data centre will spur industrial expansion, generate more employment opportunities for local firms, bolster talent development, and promote technology transfer. At the project's completion ceremony and appreciation dinner, Lee noted that this achievement highlights the robust execution capabilities of the project and reinforces investor trust in Johor's investment environment, as well as its potential for future growth.\n\nChina Huashi, a subsidiary of China Huashi, shared that the company is utilizing its expertise in engineering and construction, mechanical and electrical installation, and project management to further bolster its presence in the digitalization sector. The company's executive director and general manager, Wu Qingchao, reiterated the company's commitment to developing digital infrastructure that adheres to local regulations while emphasizing safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency. With more than a decade of experience operating in Malaysia, China Huashi has expanded its footprint in Johor, Kuala Lumpur, and Selangor, completing over 30 engineering and construction projects. The company also holds a G7 contractor registration with the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia. Huashi Malaysia is capitalizing on the burgeoning opportunities in Southeast Asia's digital infrastructure sector, gradually broadening its scope from conventional construction and infrastructure engineering to data centers and related digital infrastructure ventures.\n\nThe event also marked the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Digital Decarbonisation Solutions Platform and Huashi Malaysia, paving the way for further collaboration between the two entities.",
  "summary": "JOHOR BARU: The Falcon Data Centre in Sedenak, Kulai, which has been completed, reflects Johor’s continued progress in digital infrastructure development.",
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}