A new data center project is moving forward in Petaling Jaya after Singapore-based Lum Chang Holdings formed a joint venture with Malaysian operator MyTelehaus. The partnership targets Malaysia’s rapidly expanding data center market, which continues to draw investor interest as demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence rises.
Strategic Petaling Jaya Site Anchors Development
The partners will develop the data center on 1.61 acres of leasehold land in Section 13, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Lum Chang Tien Wah Property Sdn. Bhd. owns the site. The company operates as a 50:50 joint venture between Lum Chang subsidiary Kemensah Holdings and Tien Wah Properties, the property arm of Bursa Malaysia-listed Tien Wah Press Holdings.
LCTWP will manage construction of the facility’s core and shell, according to an exchange filing. After completion, LCTWP will lease the land and structure to MyTelehaus for 30 years. This arrangement supports long-term operations at the site.
Clear Division of Responsibilities
The joint venture splits responsibilities between the property owner and the data center specialist. LCTWP will focus on the base building. MyTelehaus will handle the technical scope, including the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and electrical systems.
Once operations begin, MyTelehaus will also manage the facility. Its role will cover marketing and tenant leasing activities. The partners will share leasing revenue based on their respective capital contributions across each development phase.
Growth Strategy Tied to Market Demand
Lum Chang said the partnership supports its broader growth strategy by aligning with an experienced local operator in a fast-growing sector. The move may also mark the group’s first entry into Malaysia’s data center market. However, the companies have not yet disclosed capacity details or construction timelines.
Tien Wah said the project fits LCTWP’s long-term plan to enhance the value of its land holdings. The company pointed to the site’s zoning, reliable power access, and proximity to Kuala Lumpur as key advantages.
