Batu Pahat set for advanced manufacturing push, RM3.78m allocated
BATU PAHAT: Johor is positioning Batu Pahat for high-value manufacturing investment through a proposed Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP), with the aim of creating better-paying jobs and broader economic opportunities for locals.
Johor is set to advance its manufacturing capabilities in Batu Pahat with a proposed RM3.78 million allocation for 25 priority projects aimed at attracting high-value industries. This initiative, part of the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP), aims to create better-paying jobs, enhance local skills in technology-driven sectors like Industry 4.0, automation, and robotics, and bolster logistics connectivity with the North-South Expressway-West Coast Expressway corridor.
Industry 4.0 encompasses advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, data analytics, and connected systems to optimize manufacturing processes. The plan, spearheaded by Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, underscores development leveraging Batu Pahat's strengths, such as the AMP proposal and skills development in advanced manufacturing.
The state government's investment seeks to bolster the district's competitiveness in the regional landscape while ensuring local communities benefit from economic growth, as emphasized by Onn Hafiz during his visit.
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