KUALA LUMPUR: DayOne Data Centers (DayOne) has announced the establishment of a regional operations and training centre in Johor, alongside the expansion of its Global Shared Services Center (GSSC) in Kuala Lumpur.
Designed to train more than 1,000 data centre operations engineers over time, the Johor facility will serve as DayOne’s regional operations and capability-building base, supporting the company’s expanding footprint across Asia-Pacific.
In a statement, DayOne said the centre will develop technical talent for regional deployment, with training focused on real-world operations, covering artificial intelligence (AI)-ready infrastructure management, energy and water efficiency, safety standards, and operational resilience.
“Malaysia has been central to DayOne’s development, and capabilities built here are now supporting our regional operations. We see Malaysia as a long-term strategic partner in building and operating the next generation of AI and digital infrastructure,” said DayOne Chief Executive Officer, Jamie Khoo.
Meanwhile, DayOne Malaysia General Manager, Jimmy Yan said Johor is where DayOne started and where Malaysian operational capabilities are now being built and deployed across the region.
“This is a practical example of how ‘Made in Malaysia’ expertise can scale regionally,” he said.
In parallel, DayOne said it is expanding its GSSC, which is entering Phase II and is expected to employ more than 200 local professionals when fully scaled.
The Kuala Lumpur GSSC supports DayOne’s global operations across finance, accounting, investment, procurement and corporate support functions, anchoring high-value, knowledge-based roles in Malaysia and integrating local talent into the company’s global operating model.
Beyond direct investment, DayOne’s presence in Malaysia has generated spillover benefits across the broader economy, with around 600 Malaysians currently employed and direct employment expected to increase to about 1,500 by 2026. – Bernama
