Kuala Lumpur, 27 August 2025 – SD Guthrie Bhd is spearheading the development of a green-energy-powered industrial park in Johor’s fast-evolving data-center corridor, aiming to meet surging demand driven by AI, 5G, and cloud computing trends.
The firm is capitalizing on Malaysia’s growing stature as a regional data-center hub. The national market is projected to scale to US $652 billion by 2030, supported by enterprises adopting AI, accelerated 5G rollout, and edge infrastructure deployments. Strategic investments by hyperscalers—such as Google, AWS, and Oracle—are also anchoring this growth.
SD Guthrie’s model integrates industrial infrastructure with renewable energy. The company is developing high-tech industrial parks—such as Bukit Pelandok in Negeri Sembilan—equipped with smart logistics frameworks and on-site solar generation (targeting 1.2 GW) in collaboration with Gamuda Energy.
Moreover, plans for a sizeable logistics-focused industrial zone on Carey Island near Port Klang offer proximity to essential connectivity assets, enhancing appeal for data center operators.
These projects present multiple value drivers:
- Sustainable energy integration: On-site solar aligns with global ESG trends and offers competitive operating models for energy-intensive tenants.
- Strategic land assets: Locations near undersea cables, highways, and industrial corridors promise both high land appreciation and long-term leasing revenue.
- Policy alignment: SD Guthrie’s renewable energy ambitions dovetail with Malaysia’s Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme and national decarbonisation targets.
In sumary, SD Guthrie is transforming from its plantation roots into a leading developer of green digital infrastructure. By blending industrial real estate and renewable energy in Malaysia’s data ecosystem, the company positions itself—and the nation—at the forefront of Southeast Asia’s digital transformation.
