Key ASIC and CT Vision are planning a fully renewable-powered AI data center in Malaysia to support sustainable compute expansion.

Malaysian semiconductor designer Key ASIC has entered into an agreement with Hong Kong-based investment firm CT Vision to develop a green artificial intelligence data center in Malaysia. Last week, the companies executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership to construct and operate the facility, which will include dedicated renewable energy generation to fully power the site.

Purpose-built for AI and machine learning workloads, supercomputing, and enterprise cloud services, the facility is projected to reach a total IT load of approximately 300 megawatts within five years of commissioning. According to Key ASIC, the collaboration will deliver an “end-to-end sustainable AI infrastructure ecosystem” that integrates dedicated green energy generation. The project targets 100 percent renewable energy penetration and aims for a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) ratio of 1.2 or lower.

The MoU contains a ten-year confidentiality provision. Both parties plan to complete feasibility studies, site planning, and engineering and commercial structuring by year-end.

“This partnership represents a paradigm shift: we are not merely constructing a data centre, but building a green energy-to-AI ecosystem,” said Eg Kah Yee, executive chairman and CEO of Key ASIC. “By building and generating our own green energy specifically for AIDC use, we achieve exceptional energy security, long-term cost competitiveness and full ESG accountability. Aligned with relevant national and state government authorities, this project underscores Malaysia’s strategic advantage as a premier destination for sustainable AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia.”

Lian Mingcheng, executive director of CT Vision, added: “Malaysia offers outstanding renewable resources, strategic geographic location and stable policy environment – ideal for next-generation AI infrastructure. Combining Key ASIC’s local market mastery, semiconductor innovation and strong alignment with regulatory and development authorities, with our global capital and green technology strengths creates a new benchmark for sustainable development. We are proud to jointly deliver a project that aligns with the highest global environmental standards while supporting the rapid growth of the regional digital economy.”

Founded in 2005, Key ASIC designs semiconductors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and energy-efficient computing solutions. The company states it is currently directing investments toward IoT, blockchain, and AI technologies. CT Vision maintains a diversified portfolio of international investments, concentrating on AI, 5G, IoT, biomedicine, and the development and operation of clean energy.