KUALA LUMPUR: Approved investments in 55 maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) projects in Malaysia amounted to RM4.16 billion as of June 2026, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

MIDA chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said the projects are expected to generate 11,623 job opportunities.

"Under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030, we aim to capture at least five per cent of the global MRO market by 2030,” he said in his speech at the opening ceremony of RRPF Engine Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd's facility here today.

The speech was delivered by MIDA executive director of manufacturing development Norhizam Ibrahim.

Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim said MIDA had helped build Malaysia's capabilities across manufacturing, engineering and MRO, noting that Rolls-Royce had maintained a presence in the country for more than 60 years and was a founding member of the Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre.

He said the opening of RRPF Engine Services Centre at Sendayan TechValley, Negeri Sembilan marked an important addition to Malaysia's aerospace ecosystem. The facility is RRPF's first dedicated centre for engine redelivery, recertification and storage.

He also welcomed Aircamo, RRPF's maintenance partner at the centre, saying that the collaboration would introduce specialised capabilities that few countries in the region could offer.

"RRPF's confidence in Malaysia reflects the growth ahead for aviation in Asia Pacific. Air travel in the region continues to rise. More aircraft are flying, and more engines are being leased.

"Malaysia wants to meet that demand from here. Specialised services like engine redelivery and recertification are high-value work. They need skilled people, strict quality systems and the trust of global partners,” he added.

He said the facility will complement Malaysia's existing MRO capabilities and strengthen the country's position in the regional aerospace supply chain.

He also highlighted Negeri Sembilan's growing appeal as an aerospace investment destination, supported by its access to skilled talent, logistics infrastructure and supporting industries.

 Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim also encouraged RRPF and Aircamo to involve more Malaysian companies in their operations, particularly in specialised processing, jigs and tooling, non-destructive testing and engineering services.

On that note, he said MIDA would continue to support RRPF and Aircamo as the centre expands, with the authority looking forward to the introduction of new capabilities, including third-party engine services and more advanced technical operations. - Bernama