Melaka Targeting High-Tech Investments Through GTP Project

JASIN, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Melaka state government is targeting to attract more high-technology investments from Germany through the development of the German Technology Park (GTP) industrial area in Bemban.

The project, developed by Teladan Bhd, is expected to strengthen the state’s position as a strategic industrial hub between Johor and Kuala Lumpur, while creating a technology transfer ecosystem and boosting the presence of European technology-based industries, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Speaking to reporters, he said the launch of the GTP sales gallery here today marked a significant milestone in the state government’s efforts to promote a technology-focused industrial area designed to attract high-quality foreign investments.

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“This area has been developed to enable the creation of dedicated technology zones, so that it can serve as a technology transfer hub that adds value to local industries,” he said, adding that the zones would be based on the technological strengths of specific countries to ensure a more structured industrial development.

This would be in line with efforts to position Melaka as a key investment destination within the southern economic corridor of Peninsular Malaysia, he said.

Also present were Melaka state secretary Datuk Azhar Arshad, state deputy exco for Investment, Industry and TVET Development, Datuk Khaidhirah Abu Zahar, and Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) deputy chief executive officer of Investment Development, Zalina Zainol.

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Earlier in his speech, Ab Rauf highlighted that Melaka’s gross domestic product reached RM48.9 billion in 2024, an increase of 4.4 per cent compared with RM46.9 billion in 2023, while total investments approved last year amounted to RM8.18 billion, exceeding the initial RM5 billion target.

According to him, the state recorded RM3.59 billion in new investments in the third quarter of 2025, particularly in the manufacturing and services sectors, putting Melaka on track to surpass its annual investment target.

Building on that momentum, he said the state government aims to attract RM10 billion in investments by 2030, emphasising that Melaka’s future lies in creating opportunities for businesses, driving technological growth and generating employment for the people.

“GTP is the state’s first professionally managed industrial park, designed to support research and development-driven industries, including automation, electrical and electronics, medical devices, green technology, aerospace components and information and communications technology,” he said.

He added that the development planning complied with international standards, with Feasibility Study, Environmental Impact Assessment, Social Impact Assessment, Traffic Impact Assessment as well as Soil Investigation conducted to ensure the development is sustainable, responsible and future-ready.

He said Phase 1 of the project, covering 49.25 hectares (ha), comprises industrial land lots, factory units and centralised workers’ accommodation, with earthworks already more than 40 per cent completed.

Future expansion under Phase 2 will involve collaboration with Jakel Group and Franky Land Sdn Bhd, covering an additional 120.15 ha.

During the event, guests also witnessed the exchange of an agreement between MCORP and Teladan Group to coordinate promotion, facilitation and operational management for Phase 1 of the GTP. 

-- BERNAMA