Aolani Plans Up to 500 MW of AI Data Center Capacity in Malaysia

Oct 19, 2026
Aolani signed nonbinding letters of intent for up to 500 MW of AI data center capacity across multiple sites in Malaysia, with operations targeted to begin in the second half of 2027.

Aolani signed letters of intent for up to 500 MW of AI data center capacity across multiple sites in Malaysia, according to TechNode Global. The Singapore founded AI infrastructure company expects the capacity to begin coming online in the second half of 2027.

The sites will meet Tier III standards and host AI data centers for Aolani's GPU deployments. Aolani will provide the AI infrastructure, GPUs and operating requirements when the facilities are completed.

The company already committed about 80 MW of capacity in Malaysia for 2026 and projects commitments of up to 580 MW by 2027. The letters of intent are nonbinding and remain subject to definitive agreements between the parties.

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