The GDC Kulim Data Center project was a proposed collaboration between Global Data Centre Sdn Bhd (GDC) and Maxland Bhd to develop a state-of-the-art data center in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah. Announced in late 2024/early 2025, the plan involved a joint venture on a 4.57-acre leased site, with both parties injecting RM24 million and targeting AI-ready infrastructure.
However, in May 2026, Maxland cancelled the land leases following a strategic review, as the site no longer aligned with the group's revised investment priorities. The project did not proceed to construction.
| Distance | Site | About |
|---|---|---|
| 0.02 miles | Maxland: Kulim |
Maxland Bhd, a Malaysian timber company, had planned to expand into the data center industry through a partnership with Global Data Centre Sdn Bhd (GDC).
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| 19.89 miles | CSF P. Pinang Service Centre |
GLOBAL DATA CENTRE SDN. BHD. (GDC) is a subsidiary of GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SDN. BHD. GLOBALTELECOM is the premier digital infrastructures and service provider in Malaysia and Southeast Asia Region, specializing in Cloud Solutions, Data Centres, and Submarine Cable Connectivity. Through a comprehensive one-stop solution, GLOBALTELECOM provides enterprises with a gateway to both local and international markets.
The advanced data centres, strategically positioned in Cyberjaya, Johor, and Kuching, Malaysia, are equipped with cutting-edge A.I. technology and designed to meet High Performance Computing (HPC) requirements. Operating with low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), these facilities deliver optimal power utilization and enhanced efficiency, demonstrating GLOBALTELECOM's commitment to sustainable and high-performance digital infrastructure solutions.
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