Selangor: The Selangor state government, alongside Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), has devised and implemented five integrated strategies aimed at attracting high-impact foreign investments to the Selangor Aero Park (SAP) @KLIA Aeropolis project within the aerospace sector.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, state executive councillor for investment, trade and mobility Ng Sze Han outlined the first strategy, which is implemented through Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) (MBI Selangor). This strategy involves establishing a world-class ecosystem that grants access to the global market by hosting leading companies such as Airbus Helicopters, GE Aviation, and Spirit AeroSystems. Ng emphasized the provision of a future-focused ecosystem that promotes innovation through access to research and development (R and D) support, high-end dedicated facilities, and collaboration opportunities with renowned academic institutions and industry partners.
Ng highlighted that SAP benefits from an investor-centric governance system that facilitates faster and more efficient coordination among federal, state, and local authorities. This system is designed to expedite the process of company placements and physical development, including approvals for development and licensing.
Additionally, Ng mentioned the strengthening of talent and workforce development programmes for the aerospace industry. This includes the establishment of the Aerospace Talent Centre as a centralised talent development hub and the implementation of future skills development programmes under the national-level MyAERO framework.
Another strategy involves the creation of integrated logistics facilities with multimodal transport connectivity, given SAP’s proximity to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The final strategy includes the provision of R and D facilities to drive innovation and technological advancement.
Ng noted that SAP is a key initiative under the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 (MAIB 2030), with the potential to create more than 32,000 job opportunities by 2030. The strategic collaboration between MBI and the National Aerospace Industry Corporation (NAICO) aims to strengthen the human capital ecosystem in this sector by developing a highly skilled and regionally competitive workforce.
Ng revealed that MBI and MAHB are actively engaging in discussions with global aerospace industry players to establish their operations in Selangor. These discussions focus on high-precision sectors, MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), aviation technology, and smart logistics to enhance the entire aerospace value chain in Selangor.