MALAYSIA’S first e-commerce hub (EMHub) located on a 3.8ha site in Kota Damansara could eventually turn Selangor into a global trading hub and SmartCity, says Menteri
Besar Amirudin Shari.
He said e-commerce is moving in a big way and Selangor is encouraging corporations to have more setups in the state.
Aside from the infrastructure and e-fulfilment capabilities provided, Selangor Information Technology and E-Commerce Council will facilitate a digital economy ecosystem including a payment gateway, logistics services or online marketplaces, as well as talent development capabilities such as e-commerce classes, accelerator programmes and co-working spaces.
“The EMHub provides facilities to the sellers to have their warehouse, showroom and offices under one roof while operating their business online. We hope it would encourage more opportunities and advancement in a conducivedigital economy ecosystem,” said Amirudin at the EMHub ground-breaking ceremony here last week.
Senior executive councillor and chairman of the Standing Committees for Investment, Industry and Commerce, (small and medium enterprise) Datuk Teng Chang Khim said the state government is committed to turning Selangor into a regional e-commerce hub.
EMHub is a six-storey ramp-up facility located in Persiaran Surian. It will be developed at a cost of RM600 million.
This is a flagship project of SCland Development Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Alcom Group Bhd.
According to SCland managing director Datuk Tony Lim, the EMHub will offer a one-stop solution with office suites, showroom and distribution centre facilities as well as retail space.
It also boasts multiple-sized meeting rooms, a rooftop function hall, as well as recreational and lifestyle facilities.
EMHub basically comprises two blocks — Hub 1 and Hub 2 — and they will be fully completed by 2022. Hub 1 has a total of 24-7 retail and office units and more than 50 per centhave been sold, said Lim.
“This is proof that there is strong demand for e-commerce facilities,” he said.
The units range between 2,196 and 4,014 sq ft, and are priced from RM850,000 to RM3 million.
Lim said Hub 2 will open to the market soon.
Alcom chairman Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal said the EMHub is a highly suitable space for startups or brick-and-mortar small and medium enterprises venturing into e-commerce.
“Supported by high-speed fibre optic broadband, 24/7 security, uninterrupted power supply and more, we have our e-commerce players’ needs covered in every aspect,” he added.