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July 07, 2026, Serendah , Selangor – MCE Holdings Bhd (MCE) has strengthened its position as a leading Malaysian automotive electronics manufacturer with the opening of the RM50 million MCE Auto Hub, a state-of-the-art facility that will more than double its production capacity and accelerate the development of next-generation mobility technologies.
Located within the UMW High Value Manufacturing Park in Serendah, the eight-acre facility marks the first phase of MCE’s long-term expansion plan, with total investments expected to reach RM200 million. The Auto Hub significantly enhances the Group’s capabilities in design, engineering, manufacturing and research and development (R&D), positioning MCE for future growth in regional and global automotive markets.
The facility was officially inaugurated by Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani-Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Dr. Goh Kar Chun- Group MD of MCE, and Tan Sri Dato’ Abdul Rahman Mamat– Chairman of MCE.
Also presence were Datuk Hanafi Sakri– Deputy Secretary General (Industry), MITI, Datuk Dr Aminar Rashid– Chairman of the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), Azrul Reza Aziz, CEO of MARii, ZuaidaAbdullah– Deputy CEO (Investment Development) of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Puan Julaihah Binti Jamaludin– Yang Dipertua of Majlis Perbandaran Hulu Selangor , Goh Anne– Group ED of MCE Holdings Berhad and representatives from government agencies, industry partners and the automotive ecosystem.
Reflecting on the company’s journey, Dr. Goh Kar Chun- Group MD of MCE, said the Auto Hub represents a major milestone in MCE’s transformation from a local component supplier into an internationally competitive automotive technology company.
“From our first contract supplying remote alarms and central locking systems for the domestic market in 1990, MCE has continuously invested in strengthening our capabilities.
“Today, we serve customers across Malaysia, ASEAN and the United States with increasingly sophisticated automotive electronics and mechatronic solutions. The MCE Auto Hub is the next step in that journey and reflects our confidence that Malaysian engineering, talent and manufacturing capabilities can compete on the global stage.”
Having built more than three decades of expertise, MCE has evolved into a Tier-1 automotive electronics supplier with comprehensive Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) and Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) capabilities, delivering end-to-end solutions spanning product design, engineering, development and mass production.
Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the investment reinforces Malaysia’s ambitions to become a regional hub for high-value automotive manufacturing.
“This investment marks a significant milestone in the continued development of Malaysia’s automotive industry and demonstrates confidence in both MCE Holdings and the country’s future. In an increasingly competitive global market, local suppliers must continue to strengthen engineering capabilities, embrace innovation and advance manufacturing excellence to remain competitive.”
Designed as an Industry 4.0-ready manufacturing hub, the MCE Auto Hub incorporates clean room production areas and tightly controlled manufacturing environments required for increasingly advanced automotive electronics for both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs).
Dr. Goh added, “We believe the future of Malaysia’s automotive industry will be built through stronger collaboration between carmakers, Tier-1 suppliers and local ecosystem players, including semiconductor and E&E companies.Working together, we can create more opportunities for Malaysian-developed technologies to be integrated into automotive applications and supply chains, while strengthening Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for automotive electronics.”
With the MCE Auto Hub operational, the Group now employs a workforce of 680 employees, including 90 engineers, across its operations in Johor Bahru, Port Klang and Serendah, strengthening its ability to support a growing portfolio of programmes across both ICE and EV segments.
It also strengthens MCE’s position to support greater localisation efforts within the automotive industry, creating opportunities for Malaysian engineers, technology companies and suppliers to participate in the design, development and manufacture of advanced automotive technologies in Malaysia.
The investment is aligned with the Government’s aspirations to strengthen Malaysia’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and encourage greater participation in higher-value activities across the automotive ecosystem.
The MCE Auto Hub will serve as MCE’s primary manufacturing and engineering hub, strengthening the Group’s ability to design, develop and manufacture high-value automotive electronics and mechatronic solutions for customers across Malaysia, ASEAN and international markets.
