The Johor–Singapore SEZ: Jan 2025

A New Era of Cross-Border Data Centre Growth

January 13, 2025

The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) marks a major milestone in regional infrastructure cooperation.

As both markets face capacity constraints and surging AI demand, this cross-border initiative offers a strategic solution to unlock new supply, shared resources and long-term ecosystem planning.

Our latest update, the Johor–Singapore SEZ Spotlight, reveals how this agreement is reshaping development dynamics on both sides of the Causeway.

Why You Need This Report: Insight for a Borderless Digital Future

This report provides critical insights for investors, developers and cloud players navigating Southeast Asia’s evolving digital corridor:

  • Understand the SEZ’s Strategic Intent: Learn how streamlined regulations, corporate tax incentives and joint infrastructure planning are designed to fast-track digital sector growth.
  • See How Johor Is Scaling Fast: Track the market’s rise to 3,782 MW of total capacity, with hyperscale commitments from ByteDance, Microsoft and STT GDC.
  • Benchmark Market Maturity: Compare Singapore’s current 1,517 MW with Johor’s rapid pipeline expansion, driven by early-stage developments and lower development costs.
  • Track Operator Activity: Get visibility into regional players, from BridgeDC and SEA Group to Singtel’s 200 MW campus in Iskandar Puteri.
  • Anticipate SEZ Impact on Policy and Supply Chains: Explore how Malaysia’s RM5 billion investment fund and Singapore’s 300 MW DC-CFA are working in tandem to stabilise long-term growth.

Highlights from the Report

  • 3,782 MW: Total IT capacity in Johor across all supply stages
  • 61%: Share of Johor’s capacity still in early-stage development
  • 5%: Corporate tax rate offered to operators for 15 years within the SEZ
  • 200 MW: Planned capacity for Singtel-Telekom Malaysia joint venture campus
  • RM5 Billion: Malaysian government fund committed to JS-SEZ infrastructure

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The Johor–Singapore SEZ Spotlight offers clear, data-backed insights into one of the region’s most important cross-border infrastructure developments.

Essential for strategists, developers and policy watchers, this report helps you assess where growth is going next and how your team can move with it.

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