This week in Kuala Lumpur, we brought together valued partners who have supported AirTrunk’s success in Malaysia. Building on the announcement of our new Johor data centre, JHB2, which brings our investment in Malaysia to RM 9.7 billion / A$3.5 billion, we also shared updates on our social impact, renewable energy and sustainable water initiatives.
At the event, we heard from AirTrunk Founder & CEO Robin Khuda and Country Head, Malaysia Pei Jet (PJ) Lim and welcomed the Year of the Snake with a lion dance performance to usher in prosperity and a lively Yu Shang (prosperity toss) symbolising good fortune and strong relationships for the year ahead.
Robin Khuda said: “We are incredibly grateful to our partners who have contributed to our success here in Malaysia. Their expertise and dedication help us deliver the digital infrastructure to support Malaysia and Southeast Asia’s digital transformation. Malaysia is an important market for AirTrunk, and we’re particularly proud that over 90% of our employees here are Malaysian.”
The occasion also marked a new collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), to develop the next generation of tech talent in Malaysia. The partnership will begin with scholarships for two outstanding STEM students.
Pei Jet Lim shared: “AirTrunk is committed to fostering local talent and supporting the communities in which we operate. Working with UTM, we hope to inspire and enable bright young minds to pursue careers in STEM, ensuring a pipeline of future innovators who will shape the digital landscape of tomorrow.”
Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafry bin Mohd Rahim, Vice-Chancellor, UTM, shared: “UTM is dedicated to equipping our students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in an increasingly digital world. We are delighted to collaborate with AirTrunk to provide our students with financial support and industry exposure that will help them excel in their careers.”
Find out more about our data centres in Malaysia here.