RAWANG, April 16 — Chinese display firm SmartWin Electronics Technology’s RM66 million investment in its new Rawang facility reflects growing confidence in Selangor’s ability to position itself as a competitive manufacturing and industrial hub.
State executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng Sze Han said the investment, along with plans to inject an additional RM60 million to expand operations, signals strong trust in the state’s economic reforms.
“This investment is a testament of trust. It is a vote of confidence in the structural reform we are undertaking in the state of Selangor and in Malaysia,” he said during the facility’s grand opening today.
Ng added that the project also demonstrates the effectiveness of the state government’s pro-business policies, particularly the Speed Selangor Policy, which aims to reduce bureaucracy and accelerate investment approvals.
“The rapid establishment of SmartWin’s facility is proof that when government machinery is clean, focused and efficient, we can deliver world-class results for our investors,” he said.
The state government has also pledged support through agencies such as Invest Selangor Bhd and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to help investors address operational challenges and strengthen local supply chains.
Ng also encouraged SmartWin to increase local sourcing of components to support domestic suppliers, emphasising that investments must translate into real benefits for the people, particularly young graduates entering the workforce.
“Economic growth must be humane. We must ensure the wealth generated here translates into better wages and living standards, as well as ensuring the dignity of our workers,” he said.
To help bridge the gap between graduates and industry demands, the state government is strengthening the Selangor Career Outreach Programme (SCOUT), which connects universities and technical institutions with industries such as electronics, artificial intelligence and mobility.
"Around 630 students have already benefited from the programme, which aims to equip young people with skills aligned with industry needs,” Ng said.
The councillor noted that Selangor, which contributed over a quarter of Malaysia’s gross domestic product last year, with RM432.1 billion in economic activity, must continue to lead industrial transformation and strengthen its position in the global supply chain.
