KUALA LUMPUR, KLK LAND, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KL:KLK), has officially launched KLK TechPark, a 1,500-acre integrated industrial hub in Tanjong Malim, with Chinese automotive giant BYD confirmed as the anchor investor for Phase 1.
(From left) Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) executive chairman Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang, and Perak State Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development Committee chairman Loh Sze Yee at the launch of KLK TechPark.
The launch was officiated by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, alongside Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang, Perak executive councillor for industry Loh Sze Yee, and KLK executive chairman Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian.
Situated near the Automotive High-Tech Valley (AHTV), KLK TechPark comprises 1,300 acres for industrial development and 200 acres for residential support, with phased development planned from 2025 to 2035. The project is expected to deliver a gross development value (GDV) of RM3.5 billion over the next decade.
Phase 1 will feature BYD’s 150-acre facility, with infrastructure works targeted for completion by end-2026. Phase 2, scheduled for launch by end-2025, will include a 200-acre vendor park catering to automotive and manufacturing players.
KLK TechPark will offer build-to-suit solutions, industrial plots, and ready-built factories, supported by key infrastructure and direct access to the North-South Expressway, just minutes from Tanjong Malim town and Behrang toll.
Perak’s state government said the project will contribute to GDP growth, create thousands of jobs, and strengthen a high-tech supply chain ecosystem. Saarani noted that KLK TechPark, anchored by BYD, supports the state’s goal to transform Tanjong Malim into a global hub for automotive and advanced technology, particularly in new energy vehicles, backed by manufacturing, R&D, supply chains, and talent development.
KLK executive chairman Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian added that the project aligns with Perak’s long-term industrial ambitions, creating opportunities for businesses and communities while fostering a sustainable, competitive ecosystem.
