June 18,2024, Malaysia- CHERY Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd, is in the Malaysian Market for long term , to grow with local partners and customers ,Chery Automobile Co. Ltd Chairman, Yin Tongyue,said this at the launch of the CHERY Corporate Malaysia Factory. The set up of the factory has created 500 new jobs with the potential to further growth.The facility is the first in the ASEAN region to produce the premium off road SUV, the JAECOO J7.
CHERY, with its network of 100 sales and service centres nationwide through its local operation , is responsible for the creation of over 1,000 jobs in Malaysia .
The factory launch was commemorated with the first ever JAECOO J7 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) premium off-road SUV rolling off its production line, witnessed by Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Malaysia- Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, and China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)-Dr Jin Zhuanglong.







Among those presence were,Xu Chaofeng–DG, Minister of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Department of International Cooperation, Zhang Gui Bing-Chery International President, Leo Chen-President of Chery Malaysia, Chen Chunqing–Executive VP, of Chery International,Ng Sze Han-Exco of Investment, Trade and Mobility at Selangor State Government ,Datuk Hanafi Sakri-Deputy Sec Gen (Industry), MITI and Datuk Muhammad Azmi Zulkifli-CEO of Invest KL.



“Malaysia is a very important market for CHERY. The positive response of customers in Malaysia towards the brand and our offerings by CHERY and JAECOO makes us very happy. With an electrified future on the horizon, CHERY is also excited to support the growth of electric vehicles in Malaysia.” said Chery Automobile Co. Ltd Chairman, Yin Tongyue, at the launch of the CHERY Corporate Malaysia Factory.

“In addition to strengthening the value chain of CHERY and JAECOO offerings to customers, today’s launch is a positive leap for Malaysia’s automotive industry and economy. Paired with our strong service network built with our local dealer partners, CHERY is excited to deliver best-in-class vehicles equipped with innovative technology, and the absolute best customer experience to the Malaysian market.”added Yin Tongyue.
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Malaysia- Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said ,”Last year, Chery Malaysia pledged an impressive investment of RM 1 billion, aligning with our nation’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030. This commitment reflects their confidence in Malaysia’s potential and their dedication to driving growth and innovation within the automotive sector.”


“This significant investment has already begun to yield positive results, generating employment opportunities, stimulating economic activity, and elevating Malaysia’s status as a center for automotive excellence.” added Zafrul.
A tour of the facility showcased the cutting-edge technology and stringent quality control processes applied to every JAECOO vehicle assembled. The JAECOO J7 AWD and Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) variants will be the inaugural models assembled at the facility in Shah Alam.

Strategically located in the Shah Alam industrial zone, the CHERY Corporate Malaysia Factory is in close proximity to local manufacturers who are critical to its supply chain. The facility is also geographically located close to Malaysia’s busiest port and the second largest in Southeast Asia, which primes the automaker’s readiness to export to the ASEAN region in the future.
