JOHOR BAHRU (July 29): Johor approved 42 data centre construction projects in the second quarter of this year (2Q2025), positioning the state as a leader in the country’s digital investment and a strategic destination for high-tech, knowledge-based economic growth in the region, said Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.

He added that a total of 7,618 acres of planned industrial land had been allocated for data centre development, including areas under the Pasir Gudang City Council, such as ASM Green, the Rising Gateway, Iskandar Halal Hub, Kosmo, and Keck Seng, as well as the IBTEC under the Kulai Municipal Council.

#KeckSeng (Malaysia) Berhad Awards Building Contract To Kimlun Sdn. Bhd. For #Daya1Residences, Johor Bahru Project | 激成（马）有限公司授予金轮企业旗下子公司新山 Daya 1 Residences 建筑合约

Property developer, Keck Seng (Malaysia) Berhad (“Keck Seng”) announced the award of a major building contract in Johor Bahru to reputable engineering and construction company, Kimlun Sdn. Bhd. (“Kimlun”). 激成（马）有限公司（“Keck Seng” ）宣布，已将旗下新山的一项服务式公寓， Daya 1 Residences建筑工程合同颁发予本地知名工程建筑公司 - 金轮建设有限公司 Kimlun Sdn. Bhd.（“Kimlun”）。

The contract entails main building works for Daya 1 Residences, a project with estimated gross development value of RM400 million. The project comprises a two-tower, 35-storey freehold, low-density, integrated serviced apartment development located on a 4.55-acre site within the vibrant townships of Mount Austin and #TamanDaya in Johor Bahru - with 852 units of 1, 1+1, 2, and 3 bedroom units, with comprehensive and modern facilities. To date, 60% of Daya 1 Residences have been presold. 该合同涵盖 Daya 1 Residences 的主要建筑工程，总体项目的发展价值预计约 4 亿令吉。此项目座落于新山市商业活动最频密的茂奥斯汀/福林园区，占地 4.55 英亩，包含两栋 35 层楼高的永久地契低密度综合服务式公寓。其中共包含 852 套单位，包括 1 居室、1+1 居室、2 居室和 3 居室，以及配备齐全的现代化设施。迄今为止，Daya 1 Residences 的预售率已达到 60%。

Daya 1 Residences is priced from RM364.000.00* with early-bird promotions inclusive of limited-time-only free kitchen cabinets, and free air-conditioners. Daya 1 Residences