Leighton Asia, a CIMIC Group company, has won a contract to deliver a large-scale data centre project in Malaysia. The facility forms part of a multi-phase hyperscale campus development that will support the region’s accelerating demand for secure, resilient and energy‑efficient digital capacity. 

The award builds on Leighton Asia’s successful delivery of data centre projects across Asia and strengthens its position as a leading contractor of mission critical digital infrastructure.

For this latest contract, Leighton Asia will undertake the end-to-end delivery of the campus works, drawing on its regional expertise and strong supply chain partnerships. Early works and enabling activities have positioned the project for a seamless transition into main works delivery.

 “Investment in large‑scale digital infrastructure like this is essential for the next phase of economic growth across Southeast Asia, providing the platforms required for cloud, data and technology‑led industries to expand with confidence. Leighton Asia brings a strong regional track record in delivering data centre developments, supported by technical expertise and established local partnerships,” said Juan Santamaria, executive chairman of CIMIC Group and CEO of ACS Group and Hochtief.

“This award reflects our client’s continued confidence in Leighton Asia’s core capability and deep-rooted expertise to deliver complex, high-performance assets safely, reliably and at scale. Our technical experience, supported by our well-established local teams, enables us to meet the evolving needs of our valued customers and support the region’s digital connectivity,” said Brad Davey, managing director of Leighton Asia.

Leighton Asia has delivered a portfolio of data centre projects across Asia, with active and completed works in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, the Philippines, Singapore and Hong Kong – leveraging its regional capability in civil, structural, MEP and integrated delivery.