KLANG – More high-paying jobs and better income-generating opportunities for youths are among the benefits that Tesla is expected to bring to Selangor, said Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.

The electric vehicle giant’s decision to open an office in the state is expected to encourage more international companies involved in battery technology to invest in Selangor, he added.

Tesla’s move will not only be crucial for the automobile industry but also for the adoption of clean energy batteries in public transport such as rail, buses and vans, he noted.

Mr Amirudin said it is also in line with the state government’s aspiration of wooing more local and foreign investors which will provide high-paying jobs.

“It will also increase the interest of the young generation to pursue careers in high-tech fields, specifically in the clean energy industry,” he said.

His remarks came after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s virtual meeting with Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk on Friday, after which Mr Anwar announced that the company will set up operations in Selangor this year.

Tesla’s decision reflects investor confidence in the state administration, Mr Amirudin said, adding that the company is expected to set up a head office, service centre and experience centre.

He added that the Sepang and Petaling districts have been identified as locations for Tesla’s facilities and that local authorities are ready to facilitate its entry. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK