Sarawak has advanced further in fortifying its digital backbone with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art data centre established by Western Digital (WD). Premier Tan Sri Dr. Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the project today in Kuching, calling it a pivotal element of the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy aimed at expanding the state’s digital marketplace.

Key highlights of the new WD facility:
• Location and capacity: Located within the Sarawak Asia Pacific Data Hub in Kuching, the centre spans tens of thousands of square feet and provides multi-megawatt power availability to accommodate current and future requirements.
• Cutting-edge infrastructure: Fitted with modern storage platforms, ultra-fast networking and high-performance cooling, the centre is built to handle cloud computing, big data analysis, AI workloads and disaster recovery.
• Eco-friendly design: In support of Sarawak’s sustainable growth agenda, the facility features energy-efficient power usage and cooling technologies, with infrastructure ready for future integration of renewable energy.
• Ecosystem benefits: By co-locating global cloud operators, regional businesses and public agencies, the hub is set to speed up digital uptake among SMEs, spur fintech and digital healthcare innovation, and generate skilled positions in IT management, network engineering and data science.

Premier Abang Johari noted that the collaboration with Western Digital reinforces Sarawak’s goal to emerge as a premier digital centre in Southeast Asia. “This facility will not only expand our capacity for substantial data workloads but also establish Sarawak as a top choice for international cloud and data service providers,” he stated.

Western Digital’s Asia-Pacific vice-president added that the company is honoured to bring its high-density storage expertise to Sarawak. “Our new Kuching centre illustrates our dedication to innovation, dependability and sustainability,” the executive remarked. “We eagerly anticipate supporting local and regional clients as they grow their digital offerings.”

Under its comprehensive digital agenda, Sarawak will roll out high-speed broadband to rural areas, deliver digital skills training for underserved populations and simplify regulations to lure additional foreign and domestic tech investment. The WD data centre is slated to be fully functional by year-end, marking a key milestone in the state’s transformation into a dynamic knowledge-based economy.

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