NILAI, Negeri Sembilan will develop its first modern automotive hub through the RM1 billion Auto City project at Nilai Smart City, spanning 728.43 hectares (1,800 acres), said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
He said the first phase, which commenced this month, is expected to generate over 5,000 jobs in technical, logistics, services, marketing and management.
“Auto City will serve as a state-of-the-art automotive hub with showrooms, spare parts outlets, service centres, automotive care facilities and lifestyle spaces powered by technology. It will not only attract global automotive brands but also create opportunities for local companies to participate in the regional automotive supply chain,” Aminuddin said at the groundbreaking ceremony hosted by Nilai Resources Group Sdn Bhd, attended by its chairman Tan Sri Dr Gan Kong Seng.
The project is also expected to drive the development of other Nilai Smart City zones, including electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, healthcare, education, warehousing and housing.
Aminuddin, who is also Member of Parliament for Port Dickson, said the initiative would enhance Nilai’s role as an automotive and technology hub while boosting Negeri Sembilan’s appeal as an investment destination, benefiting both the economy and local communities.
“This project will open new opportunities for entrepreneurs, strengthen the SME ecosystem and support our agenda to position Negeri Sembilan as a leading regional investment hub. Nilai Smart City is also in line with the Malaysia Vision Valley blueprint to attract high-value investments, advanced technology and sustainable development,” he added.
He said Nilai’s growth prospects would be further supported by the Nilai-Labu-Enstek expressway to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), scheduled for completion in July 2026. Its strategic location near KLIA and Putrajaya would cement Nilai’s role as both a mobility gateway and administrative centre, reinforcing investor confidence in the state.
