Malaysia aims to be top logistics hub

The Star

30-05-2025

Putting plans in action: Tengku Zafrul (second from left) at the groundbreaking ceremony of the SCC MY project in Bukit Raja, Klang. — KK SHAM/The Star
KLANG: Malaysia is now one step closer to its dream of ­beco­ming Asean's premier logistics and trade hub with the groundbreaking of the Supply Chain City Malaysia (SCC MY) project, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
To be built by Singapore-based supply chain and logistics cong­lo­merate YCH Group in partnership with Sime Darby Property, the RM500mil valued project will see the construction of a modern smart logistics facility in Bandar Bukit Raja.
The Investment, Trade & Indus­try Minister (Miti) said SCC MY will include state-of-the-art automation and AI-driven logistics systems, almost never seen before in the country.
'Combined with planned sustainability solutions, this project is set to accelerate industrial transformation through ­advan­ced supply chain solutions and logistics innovation.
'This facility will elevate Malay­sia's logistics industry to a new level of global competitiveness,' he said in his speech at the project's groundbreaking ceremony here yesterday.
Tengku Zafrul also revealed that the project will help train local talent for these automated systems with the integration of Singapore's LEARN ecosystem through collaboration with Sin­ga­pore's Supply Chain and Logistics Academy (Scala).
'This will ensure our local hired talents are equipped with higher-­end skills while future-proofing our supply chain ecosystem,' he said.
Tengku Zafrul also said SCC MY is the first project under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) and is a testament to increasing regional cooperation in Asean.
'This project embodies the ­spi­rit of innovation, collaboration and resilience that defines our nation and the region while also being a testament to our com­mit­ment to fostering sustainable growth and regional inte­gration.
'The government, through Miti and other relevant agencies, stands ready to support this endea­vour and ensure its success,' he added.
YCH Group executive chairman Robert Yap said SCC MY would set new standards of logistics excellence in the country.
'We are dedicated to training local talent, empowering them with essential skills to support Malaysia's journey to become a preferred destination for global businesses,' he said.
Yap also revealed that the ­project will integrate sustainable solutions to its operations like renewable energy through the use of solar panels across its entire rooftop of the facility.
He added that YCH will also look to invest in local start-­ups and help integrate them into SCC MY's planned logistics ecosystem.
Sime Darby Property group managing director and chief ­exe­cutive officer Datuk Seri Azmir Merican said the project will strengthen and bring much ­needed innovation to local supply chain infrastructure.
'YCH brings a strong regional portfolio that will strengthen Bandar Bukit Raja as a strategic point in the regional supply chain network.
'This project is a timely example of much-needed cross-border collaboration, aligning with the region's shared focus on eco­no­mic integration, sustainable and inclusive growth.
'Through our collaboration, we hope to strengthen trade linkages, support innovation and con­tri­bute meaningfully to broader regional priorities,' he said.