en.Wedoany.com Reported - Chinese automaker Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. held a topping-out ceremony for the first phase of its Smart Automotive Industrial Park in Lembah Beringin, Selangor, Malaysia, on June 25, 2026. The project, with a total investment of RM2.2 billion (approximately USD 470 million), is expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2027. Selangor Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari attended the ceremony and stated that the facility will serve as a catalyst for the development of Hulu Selangor into an "Automotive Valley."

Headquartered in Wuhu, Anhui Province, Chery is a leading Chinese independent brand automaker, covering both fuel-powered and new energy vehicles, with exports reaching over 80 countries and regions worldwide. The Smart Automotive Industrial Park in Malaysia represents a key move by Chery to deepen its presence in the Southeast Asian market. According to the Selangor state government, the first phase of the project is expected to create approximately 2,000 jobs; after the completion of subsequent phases from 2028 to 2029, total employment is projected to reach 5,000. Additionally, suppliers and related firms within the industrial park are expected to generate another 7,000 to 8,000 job opportunities.

Amirudin stated that Chery's investment will help attract more automotive-related enterprises to the region, strengthen the local supply chain, and support Selangor's industrial development plan. The topping-out of the first phase of the industrial park marks the completion of major structural work, with subsequent stages involving equipment installation and commissioning. The project will further consolidate Selangor's position as a key automotive manufacturing hub in Malaysia.

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