Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI) has appointed Negeri Sembilan based, Seremban Engineering Berhad (SEB) as the main contractor to build its new manufacturing plant in Techpark at Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan.
It said the contract which is valued at over RM100 million represents 25% of DLMI’s total RM400 million investment and would include all civil, structural and architectural works to be overseen by SEB in the project spanning 13 hectares.
The new halal dairy manufacturing hub will commence operations in 2024.
The dairy manufacturer made the announcement during a private ceremony attended by officials from both DLMI and SEB at the DLMI corporate office in Petaling Jaya and witnessed by Invest Negeri Sembilan chief executive officer Dato’ Hj Najmuddin Sharif Sarimon and Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Negeri Sembilan director Zetty Hamimi Zakaria.
DLMI managing director Ramjeet Kaur Virik said the construction of a new manufacturing plant forms a key milestone in the company’s 59-year presence in Malaysia as it is a testament to the country’s importance as a halal dairy hub.
“Construction has commenced on our halal dairy manufacturing hub, which will allow us to eventually be more efficient, hence double our production capacity.
“DLMI welcomes the partnership with SEB as this creates the opportunity for collaborative efforts with other partners to build Malaysia’s future halal dairy manufacturing hub that will continue nourishing Malaysians for generations to come,” she said.
DLMI said Negeri Sembilan became the company’s preferred investment destination due to the state’s business-friendly policies and close proximity to the Klang Valley.
DLMI’s new facility in Techpark at Bandar Enstek is strategically located and is connected by excellent infrastructure and road linkages to all urban centres and ports.
The growing halal industry hub in Techpark @ Enstek which also hosts other F&B brands was also decisive in influencing the decision to build the new facility in Negeri Sembilan.
Ramjeet said the new manufacturing hub will be future-proofed with Industry 4.0 standards, incorporating world-class green technology and automation in all minute aspects of the plant to ensure a low-carbon footprint high efficiency facility.
“The new world-class facility will better drive the company’s long-term commitment to nourish Malaysians, boost domestic milk consumption as well as play an important role to help the Government build a self-sufficient local dairy industry to strengthen the nation’s food security,” she added.
DLMI is 51 percent owned by Dutch parent company Royal FrieslandCampina, one of the world’s largest dairy companies with a 150-year history of Dutch dairy heritage and expertise.
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