KUALA LUMPUR: CKD Corporation today unveiled the construction of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia’s industrial development.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the facility will span 80,000 square meters (sq m), with 16,000 sq m dedicated to advanced manufacturing operations. “The strategic investment aims to strengthen CKD’s production system for component products across the ASEAN region, enabling a rapid response to growing global demand in general manufacturing industries,” the company stated.
“The new facility integrates advanced manufacturing technologies and sophisticated supply chain management systems, ensuring timely delivery capabilities for customers worldwide,” CKD added.
CKD Chairman Kazunori Kajimoto expressed optimism about the new plant’s impact, stating that the company will collaborate with government officials, customers, and employees to contribute to Malaysia’s industrial growth and future ambitions.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid highlighted the project’s role in advancing the New Industrial Master Plan 2030. “This investment embodies the high-technology, future-ready manufacturing capabilities that Malaysia aspires to develop. CKD’s commitment to establishing advanced manufacturing operations in Kedah not only reinforces Malaysia’s position as Asia’s preferred investment destination but also accelerates our transformation into a regional technology hub,” he added.