By Yasmin Ramlan
SHAH ALAM, Nov 18 — Selangor is committed to prioritising infrastructure development to support major industries in the state, like data centres and logistics, said state executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng Sze Han.
Responding to Batu Tiga state assemblyman Danial Al-Rashid Haron Aminar Rashid’s supplementary question on the state’s readiness to support industries driving investments, particularly its capability to accommodate initiatives like establishing data centres in Shah Alam, he said some industries, like data centres, demand specific requirements.
“The infrastructure needed for various industries is generally similar. However, data centres require additional specifications such as reliable electricity backup, water supply, and sufficient fibre optic connectivity.
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State executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng Sze Han answering questions during the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting in the State Secretariat Building, Shah Alam, on November 18, 2024. — Picture by REMY ARIFFIN/SELANGORKINI[/caption]
“This distinguishes data centres from other industries like logistics, which, as highlighted, benefits from Selangor’s strategic location and has become a main focus for investment (in the state),” Ng said during the State Legislative Assembly today.
Meanwhile, the logistics sector benefits from Selangor’s strategic location of being closely connected to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang and Port Klang in Klang, making it an ideal hub.
He cited the Shah Alam City Council as an example, through which the state government has engaged with relevant companies and investors for infrastructural upgrades and maintained its appeal as a prime destination for investment in the data centre and logistics sectors.
Earlier, responding to Selat Klang state assemblyman Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari’s query on the state government’s criteria for investors to invest in Selangor, Ng said they do not impose specific criteria on investors interested in investing in Selangor, provided they comply with the relevant technical agency regulations.
“However, priority is given to high-value, high-growth investments that offer competitive wages to Malaysians, aiming to ensure sustainable and progressive economic growth in Selangor,” he said.
Ng also highlighted the success of the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) and the Selangor Aviation Show (SAS), both of which have achieved impressive business transactions potential.
Since its inception, SIBS recorded RM22.8 billion in trade deals, while SAS registered RM6.23 billion.
