Selangor's rail hub takes shape
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor is betting on rail to deepen its industrial base, with a new hub in Hulu Selangor designed to attract train assembly, testing, technology and supply-chain investments.
Selangor is investing in rail infrastructure to bolster its industrial sector, with a new hub in Hulu Selangor aimed at attracting train assembly, testing, technology and supply-chain investments. The Selangor Rail Industry Hub will initially occupy 36,000 square feet of space at Sirim Bhd's facilities in Taman Perindustrian Zurah, Rasa, with plans to expand to a third phase covering over 40 hectares.
The hub will support train assembly, testing, technology development and supply-chain localisation. Three companies have expressed interest in setting up operations at the hub: MMC Engineering Bhd for local train assembly and testing, Pecca Leather Bhd for a rail seating and upholstery training academy, and Xcel Itech Sdn Bhd for collaborating on train simulator platforms.
Selangor aims to build on its existing strengths in electrical and electronics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, while also leveraging its talent pool to compete with other investment destinations. The state has already recorded RM69.9 billion in approved manufacturing and services investments in the first half of the year, nearing its RM80 billion target for the year.
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