Pelabur China minat bawa pelaburan aluminium skala besar ke Sarawak, kata Zahid

Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister, has stated that Chinese investors are showing interest in bringing large-scale investment in the aluminium manufacturing sector to Sarawak's industrial zone in Bintulu. This proposal could significantly expand the production capacity for aluminium-based products, which could be used in construction, automotive, and other industries, as well as penetrate a new global market.

During his meeting with Chinese investors and businesspeople today on his third working visit to the country, Zahid mentioned that this high-impact investment is among the topics discussed. Speaking at a media briefing after the meeting, Zahid said, attracting Chinese investors is part of the approach to encourage investment in the special economic zone, particularly in the high-tech manufacturing sector.

The government announced incentives for industrial investment in 2027, which could also be a draw for foreign investors. "During this working visit and meetings, several areas have been identified, and my focus is on high-tech manufacturing. For example, there is interest from them to invest in the industrial area of Samalaju, Sarawak, where they can bring back their market and penetrate new ones," he said.

However, Zahid emphasized that the investment is still subject to approval by the Sarawak government and the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry (MITI). He will brief the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and MITI on efforts to facilitate Chinese investors' realization of their investment plans in Malaysia.

He added, "Investment inflow is not only potentially creating job opportunities for the youth but also opening up space for technology transfer and technical skill development through technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions. The factory teaching approach, which is learning centered around industrial plants, can also be leveraged to provide practical knowledge to TVET students in high-tech manufacturing fields."