Sarens helps install precast components at Johor data center project

By AI, Created 11:29 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Sarens is handling hoisting work for the Falcon Data Center project in Johor, Malaysia, as the state races to become the country’s main data-center hub by 2030. The project comes as Malaysia’s data-center capacity is expected to more than double by the end of 2026, driven largely by Johor.

Why it matters: - Johor is emerging as Malaysia’s central data-center hub, with the state projected to host about 60% of the country’s data processing capacity by 2030. - Malaysia’s data-center market is expanding fast, with projected capacity growth from 1,025 MW in 2025 to 2,100 MW by the end of 2026. - The market value is expected to rise from about $4 billion in 2024 to $13.6 billion in 2030, driven by cloud demand and AI applications.

What happened: - Sarens is supporting hoisting operations for prefabricated components on the Falcon Data Center project in Johor on behalf of client Million Reach. - The project is expected to run through June 2026. - Sarens selected an SCX 2500 LF crawler crane configured for 150-ton capacity.

The details: - The heavy-lift engineering team carried out a preliminary site study before equipment selection. - The lift plan focused on sequencing prefabricated elements and confirming the crane could meet project requirements. - The site had standard-sized access points, which allowed equipment movement and setup without space or traffic constraints. - Sarens transported the crane from the nearest base using multiple trailers for the main components and accessories. - Additional transport trips were needed to complete assembly of the crane. - Sarens completed transport and assembly within the scheduled timeframe. - The project scope covers lifting precast elements within the crane’s standard 150-ton capacity. - Multiple lifts are required, making coordination and operational stability critical. - Stable weather kept operations uninterrupted.

Between the lines: - Johor’s rise as a data-center destination reflects a broader shift in Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure buildout. - The combination of cloud expansion and AI demand is pushing developers toward larger, more specialized facilities. - Sarens is using the project to deepen its role in Malaysia’s industrial and infrastructure market. - The company has also worked in Malaysia on the RTS Link with Trans-Elite, lifting and installing 25 beams from 26.8 to 181.6 tons. - Sarens has supported other regional energy projects, including the methanol plant in Sarawak and the gas extraction platform in Kasawari.

What’s next: - Sarens’ work on the Falcon Data Center is set to continue through June 2026. - Johor is expected to keep attracting data-center investment as Malaysia expands national capacity into 2026 and beyond. - The broader market’s growth trajectory points to continued demand for heavy-lift support, transport, and installation services.

The bottom line: - Sarens is helping build the physical backbone for Malaysia’s data-center expansion, and Johor is positioned to capture most of the country’s future capacity.