AUTOMOTIVE HI-TECH VALLEY

THE NEXT GLOBAL HI-TECH AUTOMOTIVE HUB

AUTOMOTIVE
HI-TECH VALLEY

Accelerating Automotive Excellence

PENANG

279 Kilometres (3 Hours )

PORT KLANG

110 Kilometres (1 Hour )

KUALA LUMPUR

85 Kilometres (50 Minutes )

KLIA

140 Kilometres (1.5 Hours )

JOHOR BAHRU/ SINGAPORE

415 Kilometres (4 Hours )

Strategically located in the heart of Asia, the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) is primed to become the driving force behind Malaysia’s ambition to be at the forefront of automotive technology in the region.

AHTV is set to accelerate the nation’s goals of fostering a competitive and environmentally sustainable automotive sector. It is situated in Tanjong Malim, an expanding and vibrant town within Mualim District which is just 50 minutes north of Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia.

An Integrated Automotive City - A Place To Live, Work And Play

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AHTV aims to become a comprehensive high-tech integrated automotive city that provides attractive incentives to maximise your business growth. It provides ready infrastructure and connectivity to enable seamless business operations for the industry.

In addition to this, AHTV provides ample residential options, amenities and recreational areas, thus creating an environment where you can live, work, and play.

Nestled in a picturesque valley and surrounded by serene greenery, AHTV offers close proximity to Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur, as well as ease of access to Johor Bahru and Penang. Furthermore, the accessibility to major logistics hubs such as the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Port Klang, makes AHTV an ideal setting for your business expansion.

TOTAL LAND SIZE

1000

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An Ecosystem For The Future

AHTV’s goal is to establish an ecosystem to house high technology manufacturing and supply chains essential for advancing Malaysian and regional new energy vehicle (NEV) and next-generation vehicle (NxGV) industries. Focus areas on vehicles, parts and components are aimed at attracting internationally renowned companies to join us in this transformative journey.

Spanning 4,000 acres, AHTV will serve as the home to research and development (R&D) facilities, vendors community, and automotive related Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

As an Integrated Automotive City, AHTV will drive your business growth by offering compelling amenities, diverse opportunities, seamless connectivity, reliable infrastructure, and accessibility to talent pool.

Poised To Be A Hub For Future Hi-Tech Global Automotive Players

As Malaysia is located at the heart of Asia, a major market for the automotive industry, AHTV is well-positioned to take advantage of its access to the rest of the world serving as the centre of this significantly expanding NEV and NxGV market.

KEY THRUSTS

Promoted Industries In AHTV

AUTOMOTIVE MICROCHIPS
Automotive microchip manufacturing, wafer fabrication and other value chains related to microchip manufacturing.

MANUFACTURING OF NEV & NxGV
Strategic investments will be in the areas of NEV and NxGV and will include manufacturing, engineering, technology and sustainable development industries from the automotive sector.

CORE AND CRITICAL COMPONENTS

Includes Engine, Powertrain, Light and Radio Detection and Ranging (LIDAR and RADAR), Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Electric Motor, EV battery and EV battery management systems.

ADVANCED VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY
Vehicle integration with advanced digital and communication technologies. This includes critical components such as Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) and telematics systems.

AUTOMOTIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

AI-powered human-machine interface technologies (HMIs) which include voice controls, interior-facing cameras, touch-sensitive surfaces and smarter, personalised platforms and other related technologies.

AUTOMOTIVE CYBERSECURITY

Development of the protection of vehicles’ electronic systems, software, data, and communication networks from malicious attacks, unauthorised access and manipulation.

AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGY

Includes remote-sensing technologies such as RADAR, GPS, cameras, and LIDAR to monitor and create 3D maps of the environment. Additionally, these technologies will include sensors that perceive the surrounding environment, such as optical and thermographic cameras, RADAR, LIDAR, ultrasound / sonar, GPS, odometry and inertial measurement.

Promoted Industries In AHTV

AUTOMOTIVE MICROCHIPS

Automotive microchip manufacturing, wafer fabrication and other value chains related to microchip manufacturing.

MANUFACTURING OF NEV & NxGV

Strategic investments will be in the areas of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) and Next Generation Vehicle (NxGV) and will include manufacturing, engineering, technology and sustainable development industries from the automotive sector.

CORE AND CRITICAL COMPONENTS

Includes Engine, Powertrain, Light and Radio Detection and Ranging (LIDAR and RADAR), Advance Driver Assistance System (ADAS), Electric Motor, EV battery and EV battery management system.

ADVANCED VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY

Vehicle integration with advanced digital and communication technologies. This includes critical components such as Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) and telematics systems.

AUTOMOTIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

AI-powered human-machine interface technologies (HMIs) which includes voice controls, interior-facing cameras, touch-sensitive surfaces and smarter, personalised platforms and other related technologies.

AUTOMOTIVE CYBERSECURITY

Development of the protection of vehicles’ electronic systems, software, data, and communication networks from malicious attacks, unauthorised access and manipulation.

AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGY

Includes remote-sensing technologies such as radar, GPS, cameras, and LIDAR to monitor and create a 3-D map of the environment. Additionally, these technologies will include sensors that perceive the surrounding environment, such as optical and thermographic cameras, radar, LIDAR, ultrasound / sonar, GPS, odometry and inertial measurement.

KEY ADVANTAGES

Attractive Tax Incentives and Investor Friendly Facilitation Services

Live, Work And Play In An Integrated Automotive City

High-Quality, Connected & Safe Infrastructure

Industry Ecosystem Proximity & Synergy

Efficient Connectivity

Sustainable & Safe Environment

Reliable Utility Services

Attractive Customised Incentives* and Investor-Friendly Facilitation Services

*Terms & Conditions Apply

Another key feature of AHTV is the attractive incentives offered by the government for investors, amongst others, tax exemption and import duty exemption. Certain incentives can be customised to meet your business needs.

The local authorities are dedicated to ensuring a smooth and hassle-free set up for your business, providing advice and facilitation services to expedite these processes.

High-Quality, Connected & Safe Infrastructure

AHTV meets the needs of global investors in advanced manufacturing industries and R&D, through its high-quality infrastructure and robust industry support system.

This development offers industrial land, ready buildings, and commercial spaces as well as residential homes.

Efficient Connectivity

AHTV offers easy access to Malaysia’s main highway, the North-South Expressway, providing accessibility to port (Port Klang), airport (Kuala Lumpur International Airport), and railway services as well as access to major cities such as Johor Bahru and Penang. Good connectivity and logistics enable better connection to your supply chains for rapid business growth and expansion.

Reliable Utility Services

AHTV offers good quality and reliable power supply with stable, high-speed internet connectivity to meet investors’ demands, especially those involved in high technology and automated manufacturing.

The hub will benefit from full 5G wireless network coverage, which will pave the way for AHTV’s transition into a full-fledged Integrated Automotive City.

AHTV also has ample clean treated water supply to meet your business requirements, as well as a direct gas pipeline to be ready by 2025.

As such, global investors can move in immediately and begin set-up of their manufacturing facilities with ease of mind.

Sustainable & Safe Environment

AHTV is ESG-driven and committed towards sustaining a green environment.

Nestled within a scenic valley and surrounded by lush greenery, AHTV is located on high ground at 200 feet (62 metres) above sea-level, at the foothill of the Peninsular’s Main Range (Banjaran Titiwangsa).

AHTV, with its surrounding valley, offers a magnificent view and tranquility. Being free from natural disasters is an important criteria for investors of high technology manufacturing facilities and their supply chains, in ensuring safety, sustainability and growth at AHTV.

Industry Ecosystem Proximity & Synergy

This integrated automotive city serves as a bridge between the Klang Valley Industrial Hub and Electronics & Electrical (E&E) Hub of Malaysia. The benefits from its advantageous position will significantly enhance AHTV’s expansion and the growth of its high-tech automotive industry.

AHTV offers excellent logistics connections, and growing vendors community at the Vendor Park.

Future Focused: Accelerating Automotive Excellence

The Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) was officially launched in April 2022 as an Integrated Automotive City.
Located in Tanjong Malim, a bustling township in the state of Perak.