IPOH, PERAK | 14 May 2026 — Cahya Suria Services Sdn Bhd and Suzhou EnnoTHING Technology Co., Ltd. today formalised a strategic partnership through NexQuantum 1 Sdn Bhd to advance the development of NexQuantum AI Digital Park, a future-ready digital infrastructure platform in Perak designed to support Perak’s digital ambitions, accelerate Malaysia’s digital transformation and, progressively serve the wider ASEAN and Greater Asian digital economy.

Marked by the NexQuantum AI Digital Park Strategic Partnership Ceremony in Ipoh, the collaboration brings together Malaysian project development capability and international technology exposure to establish a high-value digital ecosystem focused on AI-ready infrastructure, cloud services, intelligent operations, sustainability, talent development and regional digital connectivity in which positioning Perak as an emerging digital pathway capable of supporting digital growth across Malaysia, ASEAN and broader Greater Asian Region.

The ceremony was graced by the presence of Duli Yang Amat Mulia Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain ibni Almarhum Sultan Idris A’fifullah Shah, Raja Di-Hilir Perak Darul Ridzuan, attended by YAB Dato’ Saarani bin Mohamad, Menteri Besar Perak and representatives from the Perak state development ecosystem, international technology partners, business leaders, investors, consultants and local stakeholders.

Under the wider masterplan, NexQuantum AI Digital Park is envisioned as a long-term digital infrastructure platform comprising eight proposed data centre facilities, with NQ1 planned as the first flagship development. NQ1 is proposed as a 32MW, fully AI-ready Tier III data centre equipped with liquid cooling technology, representing an estimated RM1 billion investment in Perak.

The project is intended to support next-generation digital demand, including AI computing, highperformance computing, secure data infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity and enterprise digital applications.

A Strategic Platform for Perak and the Region

The partnership through NexQuantum 1 Sdn Bhd combines the local development strengths of Cahya Suria Services Sdn Bhd with the international technology capabilities of Suzhou EnnoTHING Technology Co., Ltd.

Cahya Suria Services contributes local development execution, stakeholder coordination, project origination and familiarity with the Malaysian operating landscape. Suzhou EnnoTHING brings technology exposure linked to the broader Foxconn Ennoconn ecosystem, including expertise across smart manufacturing, industrial internet technologies, AI infrastructure, automation, cloud and edge computing, intelligent monitoring and digital industrial systems.

Together, the parties aim to position NexQuantum AI Digital Park not simply as a property development, but as a digitally enabled platform capable of supporting future AI, cloud and industrial technology requirements across Perak, Malaysia and progressively, the wider ASEAN and Greater Asian region.

Supporting the Aspirations of Perak Sejahtera 2030

The strategic partnership is aligned with the aspirations of Perak Sejahtera 2030, Perak’s long-term development agenda, which seeks to build a more progressive, competitive, inclusive and sustainable state through quality investment, future-ready infrastructure, talent development, innovation, responsible development and broader economic opportunity for the Rakyat.

NexQuantum AI Digital Park is expected to support these aspirations by contributing to:

• digital infrastructure and AI readiness;
• local SME and vendor participation;
• skilled employment and technical career pathways;
• collaboration with universities and TVET institutions;
• sustainable, technology-led investment; and
• Perak’s emergence as a credible digital economy location.

“NexQuantum AI Digital Park is not intended to be merely a local development or a single data centre project. Our ambition is to build a Perak-born digital infrastructure platform that is connected to Malaysia and positioned to serve the wider Greater Asian digital economy,” saidMr Ong Teng Boon, representing Cahya Suria Services Sdn Bhd and NexQuantum 1 Sdn Bhd.

Mr Ong added that through NexQuantum 1 Sdn Bhd, this strategic partnership brings together local execution capability and international technology exposure. “We believe this creates a strong foundation for a project that is AI-ready, sustainable and aligned with Perak’s long-term economic transformation.”

On alignment with the state agenda, Mr Ong said, “We support the aspirations of Perak Sejahtera 2030 by helping to attract high-quality investment, encourage local vendor participation, support talent development and contribute to a more progressive, competitive and future-ready Perak.”

“Our collaboration through NexQuantum 1 Sdn Bhd reflects a serious long-term commitment to building a technology-enabled digital infrastructure platform in Perak. We see strong value in combining local development strengths with international technology capability to support the next generation of AI infrastructure,” said Mr Liu Huoping, representing Suzhou EnnoTHING Technology Co., Ltd.

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Mr Liu added that NQ1, as a planned 32MW fully AI-ready Tier III data centre with liquid cooling technology, will serve as an important first step under the broader NexQuantum AI Digital Park vision. “We believe it can become a meaningful platform for advanced computing, cloud services and future regional digital demand.”

On the broader ecosystem, he added, “Through this partnership, we hope to contribute not only technology exposure and systems experience, but also ecosystem connectivity that can help position Perak more strongly within the regional digital economy.”

Mr Aven Lou, who is leading the Foxconn Ennoconn team said, “NexQuantum AI Digital Park has the potential to evolve into a smart, AI-ready, sustainable and regionally relevant digital infrastructure platform. With the right long-term planning and ecosystem support, it can become an important bridge between local ambition and international technology opportunity.”

Datuk Redza Rafiq Abdul Razak, representing PKNPk and the state development ecosystem said, “Perak welcomes serious and responsible investors who bring not only capital, but also technology, expertise, ecosystem development and long-term commitment. We will continue to provide facilitation and coordination within the appropriate framework to assist the progress of NexQuantum AI Digital Park.” 

Responsible and Long-Term Development

The development of NexQuantum AI Digital Park will proceed subject to the relevant planning, technical, utility and regulatory requirements. The parties emphasised that the project will be pursued through a structured and responsible approach, with due regard for sustainability, orderly implementation, stakeholder coordination and long-term public confidence.

The project vision is also informed by a broader philosophy that technology development should coexist harmoniously with sustainability, nature and community well-being supporting a future in which Perak remains both economically dynamic and highly liveable under Perak Sejahtera 2030.