Singapore-based YCH Group's smart logistic hub in Klang a boost to regional connectivity, says Zafrul

• Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the hub, which would be completed within the next two and a half years, is the first project under Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), which aims to accelerate industrial transformation through advanced supply chain solutions and logistics innovation.

SHAH ALAM (May 29): Singapore-based supply chain management and logistics company, YCH Group’s RM500 million Supply Chain City Malaysia (SCC MY), a smart logistic complex in Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, is expected to serve as a key enabler of regional connectivity. 

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz (pictured) said the hub, which would be completed within the next two and a half years, is the first project under Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), which aims to accelerate industrial transformation through advanced supply chain solutions and logistics innovation.

He said as Malaysia cements its role as Asean's preferred investment destination, the logistics sector plays a critical role in driving the nation’s industrial and trade growth. He was confident that SCC MY would align with the vision of the NIMP 2030 and the Asean Smart Logistics Network by strengthening connectivity, enhancing trade efficiency and optimising supply chain operations.

"In 2024, Malaysia achieved a significant RM378.5 billion in approved investments, a 14.9% increase from the previous year. These investments, spanning 6,700 projects, will create over 207,000 new jobs for Malaysians.

"Such figures highlight not only the confidence global investors have in Malaysia but also our ability to navigate economic uncertainties with strength and agility," he said during SCC MY’s groundbreaking ceremony here on Thursday.

Zafrul said the project which will integrate the LEARN ecosystem, in collaboration with Singapore’s Supply Chain and Logistics Academy, will ensure the local logistics talent is equipped with the necessary skills and expertise to thrive in an evolving industry.

He noted that this project also offers the potential for the adoption of smart logistics solutions, further enhancing efficiency and transparency in supply chains, aligns with national agenda to embrace the digital economy and leverage technology for economic advancement.

"This initiative reflects our national commitment to building a high-skilled workforce that can support Malaysia’s transformation into a regional logistics powerhouse.

"Beyond its technological advancements, the project is also expected to offer both skilled and semi-skilled job opportunities, further strengthening Malaysia’s SMART Warehouse and logistics ecosystem," he said.

Meanwhile, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said the project marks a significant milestone for Malaysia’s logistics sector.

“This achievement reflects our commitment to attracting high-impact investments and strengthening Malaysia’s supply chain ecosystem through innovation and automation.

“The Smart Logistics Complex incentive aligns perfectly with the Kuala Lumpur Declaration: Asean 2045, supporting our vision of a digitally advanced, economically resilient Asean region,” he added.

Anchored by YCH’s FUSIONARIS system and the LEARN ecosystem, SCC MY is expected to deliver advanced automation and scalable logistics solutions that drive economic value.

Built on five pillars—Living Supply Chain, Experiential Workplace Learning, Asia’s Network of Thought Leaders, Reinvent Tomorrow, and Nurturing Disruptive Innovators—Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim said the LEARN ecosystem is designed to foster skills and excellence within the supply chain sector.

“This long-term investment positions SCC MY as a future-ready hub of innovation and growth, enhancing regional connectivity, and contributing to Asean’s vision of a well-connected economic community,” he said.

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