FAQ: Structure Research's 2025 Reports on Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta Data Centre Markets

What are the main topics covered in Structure Research’s latest reports?

The reports provide in-depth analyses of the Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta data centre markets, focusing on data centre colocation, hyperscale cloud expansion, AI infrastructure development, interconnection dynamics, market size projections, and strategic positioning in Southeast Asia.

What are the projected market sizes for Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta data centre colocation in 2025 and 2030?

Kuala Lumpur’s market is projected at USD $300 million in 2025, growing to $1.1 billion by 2030 with a 31% CAGR. Jakarta’s market is projected at USD $507.2 million in 2025, reaching $856 million by 2030 with an 11% CAGR.

Why are Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta considered strategic data centre hubs in Southeast Asia?

Both cities are becoming central to Southeast Asia’s infrastructure growth due to hyperscale and AI infrastructure platforms reshaping deployment models, supporting new demand patterns, regional redundancy, diverse workloads, and strategic positioning near other key markets like Singapore.

Which major cloud providers are expanding in Kuala Lumpur according to the report?

Hyperscale cloud providers including Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, and Google are expanding their presence in Kuala Lumpur using a mix of colocation, built-to-suit, and self-build strategies.

What specific growth drivers are mentioned for the Jakarta data centre market?

Jakarta’s growth is driven by over 65MW of hyperscale colocation inventory coming online in 2025, Chinese clouds recovering from downturn with new investments, US-based hyperscalers increasing presence, AI-focused platforms entering, and renewed interconnection interest from global operators.

How does Kuala Lumpur’s growth rate compare to Jakarta’s?

Kuala Lumpur is experiencing much faster growth with a 31% five-year CAGR compared to Jakarta’s 11% CAGR, though Jakarta starts from a larger base size in 2025 ($507.2M vs $300M).

Who is the managing director of Structure Research and what is their perspective on these markets?

Philbert Shih is the Managing Director who states that Southeast Asia is entering a transformative infrastructure buildout phase with both markets positioned to support new demand patterns, regional redundancy, and diverse workloads from hyperscale and AI platforms.

Where can readers access or purchase these reports?

The reports can be accessed through specific links provided: Kuala Lumpur DCAI Report 2025 and Jakarta DCI Report 2025.

What types of data and insights do these reports provide for stakeholders?

The reports provide detailed data on market size, hyperscale leasing, self-build capacity, interconnection, geographic clustering, demand segmentation, and regional dynamics to guide expansion strategies for investors, operators, and stakeholders.