Build electric car plant in Pasir Gudang – Che Zakaria

Build electric car plant in Pasir Gudang – Che Zakaria

Permas assemblyman Datuk Che Zakaria Mohd Salleh said he plans to submit a proposal to Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian for the building of two new facilities, the first being a modern garbage disposal plant, and the other an electric car factory in Pasir Gudang.

According to Bernama, Che Zakaria said the proposed electric car factory would be built with technology from China and Japan. “We are still looking for a suitable site for the proposed electric car factory,” he told the publication. However, no specific brand or company has been mentioned.

Currently, he said the paperworks, which include research findings, have all been compiled. The next step is to present it to the MB. The assemblyman said that the factories are projected to fulfil employment needs of those residing within the vicinity of Pasir Gudang.

Build electric car plant in Pasir Gudang – Che Zakaria

“The building will take after examples set by similar facilities in other countries, and this will help us identify the best methods of execution and ensure that they are suitable for the Pasir Gudang environment,” adding that the project will “indirectly attract investors to our area, thus making sure that the residents here will have job opportunities and a source of income.

Che Zakaria explained that the application to build the factories were submitted last year, but was put on hold since Pakatan Harapan took over office post-GE14. “It is my duty and our responsibility to provide the best to the rakyat and make sure that the residents in this area have good careers,” he said.

Presently, the only automotive assembly plant in Pasir Gudang is China Auto Manufacturers (CAM), which produces commercial vehicles. The next nearest facility is the Oriental Assemblers plant that’s located in Tampoi, Johor, which assembled Chery vehicles – it has since been acquired by Berjaya Assets (BAssets). What are your thoughts on this, dear readers?

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Comments

  • kzm (Member) on Jun 21, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    they should approve this faster before other country get the production plant.

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  • Rimac on Jun 21, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    Datuk Che Zakaria plan is very much in line with MAI Dato Madani’s grand NAP in making Malaysia the hub of hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturing. Good job!

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  • Chris on Jun 21, 2018 at 4:53 pm

    Exciting. Provided it is Electric Car with a retail price approximately RM70,000.00!!!

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  • Sherman on Jun 21, 2018 at 5:28 pm

    There is an error here… Oriental Auto Assemblers are currently known as Berjaya Auto Assemblers and I believe they plant no longer assembles any Cherry branded cars as the brand itself has ceased to exist in Malaysia.

    If not mistaken the Berjaya plant in Tampoi currently assembles vehicles for Foton and Weststar Maxus

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    • Matthew H Tong (Member) on Jun 21, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      Hi Sherman,

      You are right. The article has been amended accordingly. Thanks!

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  • Sarfuddin on Jun 21, 2018 at 6:30 pm

    If needs the locality next to the Senai Desa Rhu Expressway I will be much obligh to assist.

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  • Dexter on Jun 21, 2018 at 11:12 pm

    Considering Dyson, which located at Senai, who wanted to build an electric car, this could boost the automotive industry in Johor

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  • pakatan on Jun 21, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    It will be another failure. How to compete with the established car company with their advanced EV technology,reliability, production scale and pricing.

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  • Good idea. Hope it succeeds. Pakatan Harapan Government should quickly review and perhaps approve it soonest possible. Bring in project that creates job for locals is the way to go.

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  • Mikey on Jun 22, 2018 at 9:21 am

    Any proposal to bring in Foreign Investment & technical know how should be applauded & seconded. For this, Che Zakaria should be commanded:P

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  • ghost on Jun 22, 2018 at 9:47 am

    Considering Dyson, which located at Senai, who wanted to build an electric car, this could boost the automotive industry in Johor

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  • Lenny on Jun 22, 2018 at 11:07 am

    Orgkhim biotech from russia has invested 200 mil to construct high tech synthetic tyre manufacturing plant in pasir gudang this year. It should compliment well with this idea.

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  • Sputjam on Jun 22, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    Sarawak has cheapest electricity rates plus mostly from green renewable hydro. Got abundant lng. Cleanest fossil fuel.Dunno why investors avoid the state

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  • Undergrad94 on Jun 22, 2018 at 6:04 pm

    Highway pasir gudang pun berlubang sini sana pastu nk buat kilang kereta lagi. Smh

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  • Middle Age Driver (Member) on Jun 22, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    Yes. Build the electric car & SUV for Malaysian market. Time to hop on the electric bandwagon.

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