PRESS RELEASES
12 Sep 2025,
IPOH, 12 September 2025 – KLK LAND, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK), today launched KLK TechPark, a 1,500-acre integrated industrial hub in Tanjong Malim. The launch was officiated by Menteri Besar of Perak Darul Ridzuan YAB Dato’ Seri Saarani bin Mohamad, together with Minister of Science and Technology and Innovation YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang, Perak State Executive Council Member of Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development YB Tuan Loh Sze Yee and KLK Executive Chairman YABhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian.
Strategically located in close proximity to the Automotive High-Tech Valley (AHTV), KLK TechPark spans 1,300 acres for industrial growth and 200 acres for residential support, to be developed in phases from 2025 to 2035. With direct access to the North-South Expressway and only minutes from Tanjong Malim town and the Behrang toll, KLK TechPark will offer build-to-suit solutions, industrial plots and ready-built factories supported by essential infrastructure and connectivity.
The development is projected to generate a gross development value of RM3.5 billion over the next 10 years. Phase 1 will see BYD as the anchor investor with a 150-acre facility with infrastructure works targeted for completion by end-2026. Phase 2, set to be launched by end of 2025 will feature a 200-acre vendor park for automotive and manufacturing players.
KLK TechPark is expected to make a meaningful contribution to Perak’s GDP, create thousands of new jobs for local communities and build an integrated supply chain ecosystem. This ecosystem will not only support the automotive sector but also bring benefits to related industries such as logistics, engineering services and high-tech manufacturing.
“For Perak, KLK TechPark supports AHTV’s aspiration to transform Tanjong Malim into a global hub for automotive and advanced technology, anchored on new energy vehicles and backed by a complete ecosystem of manufacturing, R&D, supply chains and talent. As a national flagship, AHTV is set to attract high-value investments, spur growth, and strengthen the state’s role in Malaysia’s economic development. KLK TechPark, alongside BYD’s investment, marks an early step in this vision and reflects growing international confidence in Tanjong Malim’s potential,” said YAB Dato’ Seri Saarani bin Mohamad.
The Perak State Government has played a key role in bringing together the various parties to make this vision possible, and KLK TechPark reflects KLK LAND’s long-term commitment to supporting the state’s industrialisation plans.
YABhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lee Oi Hian, Executive Chairman of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, said, “KLK TechPark is envisioned as a platform to support Perak’s economic and industrial aspirations. With the State Government’s facilitation and BYD’s role as anchor investor, we believe it will help create opportunities for businesses and communities while building an ecosystem that is sustainable and competitive in the long term.”
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