Infrastructure news in Taman Perling Johor Bahru Johor

1. TP opens new operations centre in Johor Bahru, creating nearshore hub for Singapore

   4 days ago The Sun - Business Johor Bahru, Johor 8.7 km

   TP has opened a new operations centre in Johor Bahru, expanding its Malaysian footprint beyond Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The site, located within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, will serve Singapore-based businesses and create opportunities for local talent in digital services.

2. Data centre boom spills into construction, power and tech supply chain

   4 days ago New Straits Times Iskandar Puteri, Johor 9.2 km

   Malaysia's data centre capacity could reach eight to nine gigawatts by 2030, opening an RM128 billion to RM162 billion market for mechanical and electrical works, analysts say. About 3.8GW is already under construction or backed by signed power agreements, with contractors such as Kerjaya Prospek, Gamuda and IJM Corp among those winning work, including an RM858 million fit-out contract in Iskandar Puteri.

3. Most Johor Bahru city pedestrian bridges to be ready this year

   6 days ago Berita Harian Johor Bahru, Johor 8.7 km

   Most of the pedestrian overhead bridges (POB) around the Johor Bahru city center are expected to be completed this year to support the RTS Link service at Bukit Chagar station. The remaining construction will continue until 2027. Jalan Jim Quee has also been closed to private vehicles to ease congestion.