Manufacturing

The manufacturing cluster is the main contributor of private investment and an important economic driver in the ECER. The fact that ECER is a greenfield and resource-rich investment destination has enabled the Region to be a highly competitive manufacturing destination. ECER’s geographical position also makes it the ideal gateway to ASEAN and Asia-Pacific economies for investors.

Public investment is being funneled into strategic projects and programmes to stimulate socio-economic growth and attract private investments. One of the catalysts of growth in ECER’s manufacturing cluster is the thematic industrial parks by ECERDC.

DRIVING GROWTH ACROSS THE REGION

The Region’s shift towards a productivity-driven economy underpinned by Industry 4.0 makes it a destination of choice for advanced manufacturing investors seeking a strategic position in ASEAN and beyond.

ECER: AN IDEAL INVESTMENT DESTINATION

Foreign and domestic investors are finding ECER to be the preferred investment destination due to, amongst other things, its strategic location and business-friendly government policies.

The key sectors in ECER’s manufacturing cluster are:

AUTOMOTIVE

The Region presents significant advantages and opportunities for vehicle manufacturers as well as OEM parts manufacturers and service providers.

BIO-ECONOMY

The vast greenfield opportunities in the bio-economy industry is drawing international and domestic biotech investors to ECER.

HALAL PRODUCTS

ECER presents key strategic advantages to investors seeking to capitalise on Malaysia’s global reputation and leadership in Halal certification.

MINERAL-BASED INDUSTRY

ECER’s rich metallic and non-metallic resources play an important role supporting Malaysia’s economic development.

STEEL-BASED PRODUCTS

Steel-based industries in ECER are a vital of the supply chain in the ASEAN and Asia-Pacific regions.

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTION

For the next leap towards productivity-based economy, technology production investment is the focus of the future.