Hexa Capital Consultancy (Hexa), owner of the Malaysia-US (MYUS) cable based in Malaysia, and Equinix, a digital infrastructure company, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide businesses with direct connectivity between APAC and the US.
Connecting the MYUS cable with the Equinix International Business Exchange (IBX) data centres in Malaysia, Indonesia and the US will allow MYUS customers to directly access a vast ecosystem of hyperscalers, network and content service providers and enterprises, fostering digital exchanges between the two market regions.
The South East Asia digital landscape is experiencing rapid growth and transformation, fueled by the increasing adoption of digital technologies and the rise of digital economies. With a population of over 650 million people and a thriving tech startup ecosystem, the region presents immense opportunities for business growth and innovation.
However, to fully unlock the potential of this digital revolution, robust connectivity between South East Asia and the US is crucial to enable the exchange of data, knowledge and ideas, facilitating collaboration, expanding market reach and driving economic growth.
The MYUS cable will connect Malaysia and the US directly for the first time with high-capacity fibre optic connectivity, increasing access to reliable and affordable digital services across South East Asia. The cable backbone will extend between the Malaysian Peninsula near Sedili, Johor; to the US territory of Guam and then directly onward to Florence, Oregon.
Along the path, MYUS will also connect Batam and Jakarta in Indonesia, and Davao in the Philippines.
The cable is proposed to be ready for service in the second half of 2028.
