6 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
YCH Group's RM500mil logistics hub at SD Property's Bukit Raja township breaks ground
KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore-based YCH Group held a groundbreaking of its largest supply chain facility in Malaysia in Bandar Bukit Raja, Selangor today.
Located at Sime Darby Property Bhd's Bukit Raja township, the RM500 million project reflects YCH's long-term commitment to Malaysia's regional supply chain development and a significant step in realising the country's vision as a leading logistics and trade hub in Asean.
As part of YCH Group's SGConnect initiative, the project is poised to serve as a key enabler of regional connectivity, supporting smoother trade flows and future-ready logistics infrastructure.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz hopes YCH's investment would be more inclusive by enabling SME exporters to also access the global market.
"When trade flows seamlessly, investors see greater opportunities, fuelling further growth and innovation.
"This is what will support our New Industrial Master Plan's goals to increase our competitiveness and position Malaysia a key manufacturing and services hub for Asean and beyond," he said.
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said YCH, as the first recipient of MIDA's Smart Logistics Complex incentive, sets a powerful precedent for the nation's integrated smart logistics future.
"This achievement reflects our commitment to attracting high-impact investments and strengthening Malaysia's supply chain ecosystem through innovation and automation.
"The incentive aligns perfectly with thei Kuala Lumpur Declaration: Asean, supporting our vision of a digitally advanced, economically resilient Asean region," he added.
YCH executive chairman Dr Robert Yap said the project is a major step forward in setting new standards of logistics excellence, supporting Malaysia's growth as a world-class supply chain leader.
"Our investment in Fusionaris and advanced technologies reflect our commitment to regional connectivity, efficient operations and sustainable practices.
"We are also dedicated to training local talent, empowering them with essential skills to support Malaysia's journey as a preferred destination for global businesses," he said.
The Supply Chain and Logistics Academy (Scala), an industry-level development academy, will be hosted at the hub.
It offers training programmes to equip local talent with the skills needed to thrive in tomorrow's logistics landscape, ultimately enabling Malaysia's workforce to remain competitive on the global stage.
This milestone highlights the successful collaboration between YCH and SD Property in bringing a world-class supply chain hub to life within one of Selangor's most strategically connected and mature townships.
Bandar Bukit Raja is a 2,158-hectare integrated township known for its sustainable design and thriving industrial ecosystem.
With close to 60 per cent of its landbank allocated for industrial use, its is home to Malaysia's first GreenRE Platinum-rated managed industrial park, a preferred destination for multinational corporations seeking ready infrastructure, connectivity and ESG-aligned developments.
