KUALA LUMPUR, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD Co Ltd will set up its first automotive assembly plant in Malaysia at KLK TechPark in Tanjung Malim, Perak, marking a major step in the state’s push to position itself as a leading automotive hub.
The investment, secured in just three months, was facilitated through the Muallim Speed-Lane (M-SL) fast-track construction initiative launched in 2023 to accelerate the district’s role in the global automotive industry.
Global electric vehicle leader BYD Co Ltd will establish its first automotive assembling plant in Malaysia at KLK TechPark in Tanjung Malim, Perak.
KLK Land Sdn Bhd said BYD’s presence is expected to be a catalyst for Malaysia’s EV sector, creating jobs, boosting technology transfer, and strengthening expertise in EV manufacturing while also driving the growth of supporting industries. This will allow local businesses to integrate into the global EV supply chain and reinforce Malaysia’s position in the regional automotive landscape.
As an anchor tenant of KLK TechPark’s first phase, BYD will occupy 60.7 hectares of the 607-hectare integrated industrial hub, with future phases designed to attract vendors and complementary businesses to build a competitive automotive ecosystem. The hub is envisioned as a centre for advanced manufacturing and green technology, offering world-class infrastructure to attract high-value investments.
KLK Land’s parent company, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd, highlighted the collaboration with the Perak state government as pivotal to making the development possible. Executive chairman Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian said:
“KLK’s roots are in Perak, where we first built our foundation, and we remain committed to creating a positive and sustainable impact for future generations. We are grateful for the support of Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and Yang Berhormat Loh Sze Yee, who played key roles in bringing all parties together.”
The project aligns with the Perak Sejahtera 2030 Plan and the Perak Structural Plan 2040, both of which prioritise industrial and manufacturing growth as drivers of socio-economic progress.
