Nilai: Negeri Sembilan will establish its first modern automotive hub through the RM1 billion Auto City project at Nilai Smart City, covering 728.43 hectares (1,800 acres), Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said. He stated that the first phase of this high-impact project, which commenced in September, is expected to generate over 5,000 jobs across various sectors including technical, service, logistics, marketing, and management.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Auto City is envisioned as a modern automotive hub featuring vehicle showrooms, spare parts outlets, service centres, automotive aesthetic treatment facilities, and lifestyle spaces driven by technology. The project aims to attract international automotive brands while also providing opportunities for local firms to integrate into the regional automotive supply chain and ecosystem. Aminuddin shared these insights at the groundbreaking ceremony, organized by Nilai Resources Group Sdn Bhd and attended by its chairman, Tan Sri Dr Gan Kong Seng.
Aminuddin further explained that the project is anticipated to catalyze the development of other zones in Nilai Smart City, encompassing electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, healthcare, education, warehousing, and housing. As the Member of Parliament for Port Dickson, he emphasized that the Auto City would bolster Nilai’s reputation as an automotive hub, technology center, and investment destination, yielding positive economic impacts for the state and local communities. He noted that the development will create new opportunities for local entrepreneurs, enhance the small and medium enterprise ecosystem, and support the state government’s agenda to position Negeri Sembilan as a leading investment destination in the region.
Moreover, Aminuddin highlighted that Nilai Smart City aligns with the Malaysia Vision Valley aspirations to drive high-value investments, advanced technology, and sustainable development in Negeri Sembilan. He mentioned that Nilai’s dynamic regional ecosystem would facilitate its emergence as a new growth hub, especially with the completion of the Nilai-Labu-Enstek expressway to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) anticipated in July 2026.
Aminuddin also underscored Nilai’s strategic location near KLIA and Putrajaya, enhancing its role as a gateway for mobility and an administrative center, which further boosts investor confidence in Negeri Sembilan.