Open DC, a data center solutions company based in Penang, Malaysia, has officially launched PE2, with an initial capacity of 10MW which is scalable to 30MW, the company said in a statement recently. PE2, which started operations in April 2025 is Penang’s largest and most advanced data center equipped for AI and large language model applications, the company claimed.
Located on a 10-acre campus in the Bayan Lepas Technology Park, PE2 deploys various cooling solutions—including advanced air, chilled water, and direct-to-chip systems achieving a PUE of less than 1.5. It also provides renewable energy agreements, solar solutions, and eco-efficient systems.
“As the home to the Penang Internet Exchange (powered by DE-CIX Malaysia) and backed by leading telecom partners such as TM, Maxis, Extreme Broadband, and PDC Telco, our data centre guarantees low-latency performance and robust interconnection,” the company said on its website.
Sited close to the Penang International Airport, the data center has easy access to major highways and industrial zones in the area, ensuring seamless connectivity.
“The establishment of PE2 marks a pivotal step in Penang’s journey towards becoming a digitally advanced, low-carbon economy. PE2 will accelerate high-value investments, spark innovation, and enhance Penang’s global competitiveness in next-generation technologies,” said Chow Kon Yeow, chief minister of Penang.
“PE2 Penang is a game-changer for Malaysia’s digital economy, delivering the state’s first full-scale, next-generation data centre to power AI, cloud, and Industry 4.0 innovation,” said Weng-Yew Wong, managing director of Open DC, who is also the founder and group managing director of Extreme Broadband.
Open DC Sdn Bhd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Extreme Broadband Sdn Bhd, a telecommunication service provider in Malaysia.
