Pahang's next growth engine: RM40bil aerospace city
KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang is positioning itself for a major economic transformation through the development of Pahang Aerospace City (PAC), a 4,856.23-hectare integrated hub expected to generate between RM30 billion and RM40 billion in development value over the next 15 years.
Pahang is investing RM40 billion in developing Pahang Aerospace City, a 4,856.23-hectare hub poised to generate between RM30 billion and RM40 billion in value over the next 15 years. State investment committee chairman Datuk Mohamad Nizar Datuk Seri Mohamad Najib highlighted that PAC would diversify the state's economy beyond traditional industries by attracting investments in aerospace, space, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced mobility.
The development, anchored by a new international airport, will encompass various industrial clusters, including aerospace, data centers, drones, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and a future "Space City." An international airport costing between RM1.2 billion and RM1.6 billion, capable of handling two million passengers annually, is expected to commence operations in 2031, while other PAC components will be developed and operationalised earlier.
The project, set to span 15 years, aims to create 12,000 jobs and accommodate 50,000 residents, encouraging skilled Pahang residents to remain in the state and contribute to its economic growth.
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