Article Summary
Proton’s Shah Alam plant has been a symbol of Malaysia’s automotive industry since the 1980s. Its closure marks not just the end of an era, but also the beginning of new opportunities.
The site, spanning around 250 acres, is one of the largest contiguous industrial land parcels in Klang Valley. Few locations of this size and connectivity remain available, making it highly strategic for future development.
Industry watchers and property experts are already speculating that DRB-HICOM, Proton’s parent company, could transform the land into a next-generation industrial hub. With Malaysia pushing aggressively towards industrialisation and smart manufacturing, this site could become a blueprint for integrating logistics, warehousing, advanced manufacturing, and even technology-driven facilities.
For Shah Alam, a redevelopment of this scale could bring renewed economic activity, create jobs, and strengthen its position as one of Malaysia’s key industrial cities.
The big question now is: what kind of future will unfold here? Will it be another automotive cluster, a mixed-use industrial park, or a fully integrated logistics hub?
What do you think should be the best direction for this landmark site? Share your thoughts — because how this land evolves will shape not just Shah Alam, but the wider industrial landscape of Malaysia.