DPS Resources and Alibaba affiliate sign MoU to develop 150-180MW data centers in Melaka, Malaysia
Type: Partnership · Technology: Data Center · Country: Malaysia · Capacity: 180 MW · Value: $1.35B · Announced: 2026-05-05
Malaysian conglomerate DPS Resources and Hangzhou Xinfengwei Network, an Alibaba affiliate specializing in AI cloud services, signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to explore the development of data centers in Melaka, Malaysia. The proposed facilities would offer between 150MW and 180MW of capacity at an estimated development cost of $7.5 million per megawatt, translating to a total project cost of $1.1 billion to $1.35 billion. DPS Energy, a subsidiary of DPS Resources with interests in energy production and battery storage, would manage the data center while providing land, power, and supporting infrastructure. Hangzhou Xinfengwei would handle day-to-day operations and business management. The memorandum of understanding is not legally binding, indicating an exploratory phase before any definitive agreements are reached.
Counterparties
- DPS Energy (Partner)
- DPS Resources (Partner)
- Hangzhou Xinfengwei Network (Partner)