Geely to build own university in Tg Malim, state govt to provide location

PERAK Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said that the state government has agreed to provide a location for the construction of a university in Proton City, Tanjung Malim, as proposed by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.

According to Saarani, the matter was discussed two weeks ago, during the company’s senior management visit to Perak.

“During the discussion, they asked us to provide a location for the development of the university, and at the same time, we have suggested several locations that we feel are suitable.

“However, no specific period has been set for the construction of this university, as well as other details,” he said.

Saarani added that the construction of the university was seen as significant, especially in providing job opportunities to various levels of society, especially the youth.

“In other words, the opening of this university will usually make a place a new development centre. So you can imagine all the possibilities,” he said.

In October, Geely and DRB-Hicom signed a joint venture agreement for the development of the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjong Malim, Perak, which is expected to attract RM32bil in investments.