KANGAR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Bandar Teknologi Maju Perlis project planned for development in Chuping, Padang Besar is poised to become a key driver of the digital economy in the northern state, positioning Perlis as a strategic destination for international investment.
A collaboration between the Perlis State Secretary Incorporation (PSSI) and Sirage Skyvast Holdings Sdn Bhd, the project aims to establish an off-grid technology hub with sustainable energy infrastructure.
Perlis state secretary and PSSI chairman Datuk Rahimi Ismail said the project would cover an area of 600 acres and is designed to feature artificial intelligence (AI) data centre, large-scale data facilities and high-performance computing (HPC) applications.
“The project will utilise a dedicated energy system that includes a 1.6 Gigawatts (GW) solar plant, a 4.875 GW battery energy storage system (BESS) and a 1 GW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant.
“This infrastructure will ensure a stable, sustainable and reliable electricity supply without relying on the national grid,” he said during the memorandum of understanding (MoU) exchange ceremony for the project at the Perlis State Legislative Assembly Complex today.
The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail witnessed the MoU exchange along with Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli.
Rahimi stated that the high-impact project is expected to generate 9,000 jobs during the construction phase and 2,000 jobs once fully operational, as well as attract an estimated RM49 billion in investments, in line with the Chuping Valley Industrial Area (CVIA) development and Perlis Digital Plan 2021-2025.
He added that the project would also benefit real estate, tourism and retail sectors, enhancing market value and encouraging new developments.
Rahimi also mentioned that the project has garnered attention from Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who sees it as a catalyst for data centre investments in Malaysia, with benefits extending beyond Perlis.
“This data centre will provide a complete infrastructure for operators like Microsoft and Google. Previously, many data centres were concentrated in Singapore, but they are now shifting to Malaysia. With available land in Perlis, we can attract more investments here,” he said.
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