On 7 November 2023, Morimatsu International Holdings and DIALOG Group Berhad held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of their joint venture company – Morimatsu DIALOG (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia. With an investment value of approximately RM250 million, the partnership will see the further growth of the one-stop engineering and fabrication services hub to serve both local and international customers.
Officiated by the Menteri Besar of Johor - YAB Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Mr. Hirotaka Kawashima - Executive Director of Morimatsu International Holdings Company Limited, and Tan Sri Dr. Ngau Boon Keat - Executive Chairman of DIALOG Group Berhad, the expansion is estimated to be completed progressively by Q4 2024. The 18,245 m2 facility will mainly consist of module production workshops with modern workplace amenities that will support the company in meeting the demands and opportunities in the region and beyond, while contributing more opportunities to the state’s job market.
Morimatsu DIALOG (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. was established in 2021, to provide one-stop engineering and fabrication services. This strategic partnership combines Morimatsu’s competitive strength in advanced Japanese craftsmanship and DIALOG’s local expertise as well as the strategic location of Pengerang. Morimatsu has 51% equity interest while DIALOG has interest in the balance 49% of Morimatsu DIALOG (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
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