AYER KEROH, 8 May – Melaka is ready to become the hub for German technology transfer in the Southeast Asian region through the development of the German Technology Park (GTP), which is based on green technology in the state.
The State Government’s commitment to achieving this goal is reflected through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Melaka Corporation (MCORP) and the World Economic Council (WEC) to promote the development of GTP on a 196.7-hectare site.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf Yusoh said the GTP will bring in investors involving German companies, including large conglomerates as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Ab Rauf is confident that Melaka will receive investments from Germany in the near future, based on the success of major German companies that have established a presence in the state for over 50 years.
Commenting further on this positive development, Ab Rauf said Melaka’s capability to manage long-term investments makes the state a strategic location trusted by foreign investors.
“This GTP is based on sustainable energy and promotes the use of green technology. All necessary infrastructure has been prepared, including cooperation from landowners to support this development.
“I hope Melaka will be able to achieve an investment target exceeding RM10 billion (target by 2030) with the arrival of German companies setting up operations in the GTP,” said the Chief Minister at a press conference after witnessing the MoU exchange ceremony between MCORP and WEC at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) here today.
Also present were State Secretary Dato’ Azhar Arshad; Senior EXCO for Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management, Datuk Rais Yasin; State EXCO for Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communication, Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan; Deputy EXCO for Investment, Industry, and TVET Development, Datuk Khaidirah Abu Zahar; as well as other State EXCO members and Deputy EXCOs.
Also in attendance were MCORP Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Mohd Yusof Abu Bakar, and WEC Chairman, Peter Nussbaum.
According to Ab Rauf, all technical approvals have been obtained from the State Government, and investors can immediately commence development work on the GTP site.
“We have opened the door, and the presence of WEC today shows their confidence in Melaka. Now, any company that has agreed to come to Melaka can begin development work as the necessary approvals have been granted,” he said.
Source: Melaka Hari Ini
