Overview

The ECER presents an abundance of opportunities for investors in the manufacturing industries to establish their manufacturing presence in this Region, taking advantage of the rich resources and raw materials already in place.

Investors will benefit from cost-competitiveness, where both large-scale and small and medium industries will appreciate the various economies of scale found within the ECER and will be able to take advantage of the opportunities presented. A number of locations within the ECER have been earmarked for the establishment of several major industrial initiatives.

The manufacturing strength of the ECER is mainly resource-based, led by the petrochemical, wood-based and food processing sectors. Over the last two decades, some diversification has taken place as other industries, which provide significant opportunities e.g. textiles and garment, electrical and electronics, and transport equipment, have been set up.

A strong focus will be placed on emerging industries with great potential for future expansion such as the Halal products industry, which is expected to allow manufacturers to tap into a vast worldwide market. The strides in the manufacturing sector are supported by the development of new free zones and specialised industrial parks throughout the Region, as well as the upgrading of major logistics infrastructure, including the Kuantan Port City (KPC) development, which is set to be the Region’s export gateway to the Asia Pacific Region.