- Selangor launches AI-powered Edu-Tech Park and Food Security Hub on Pulau Carey to drive digital economy and sustainability.
- Projects integrate green energy, smart logistics, and agri-tech to support future port expansion and regional self-sufficiency.
- Collaboration between PNSB, private players, and landholders sets stage for a tech-driven, resilient growth corridor in southern Selangor.
Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd (PNSB) has entered into agreements to spur the development of an education technology park and food security hub on Pulau Carey in Kuala Langat. The projects are anticipated to be in tune with the long-term vision of having a third port on the island, making it possible for the development of a technology-driven ecosystem that promotes sustainable economic development and technological progress in southern Selangor.
The projects are expected to have a supporting role to upgrade port-related activity through the development of a strong infrastructure integrating intelligent technology, eco-friendly energy, and digital learning. With the expected expansion of its cargo handling capacity, in terms of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), the project is meant to fortify the entire logistics and port infrastructure in the area.
At its heart is the Edu-Technology Park, which will utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent infrastructure to enhance education, research, and innovation. The park will use green energy solutions like solar systems and intelligent energy management networks to lower environmental footprints while optimizing operational efficiency. The integration of AI technology will allow the automation of learning processes, data-driven campus administration, and adaptive learning platforms that personalize instruction according to individual requirements.
The education center is conceived as a future-proofed learning space, set to international standards. It will provide training and learning programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), along with new and emerging areas of AI, data science, and sustainable technologies. By bringing together technology and learning, the project is expected to produce a next generation of digitally literate professionals who can join the state's economic and innovation objectives.
The project area covers over 190 hectares on Carey Island and was set aside through working together with a landholding partner. The donation is the foundation upon which physical development is taking place and represents a model of partnership between state-led efforts and private sector funding, set to unlock the island potential through collective and technology-driven planning.
Infrastructure development and project implementation will be overseen by a purposeful implementation partner with experience in handling large-scale developments. The partner will collaborate with PNSB, landholder, and stakeholders in ensuring that planning, design, and construction activities are compatible with the overall vision of a smart and sustainable tech center. Integration of cutting-edge infrastructure systems conducive to both the edu-technology park and the food security hub will be emphasized in the collaborative work.
The food security hub should leverage agri-tech innovations like precision agriculture, vertical farming, and sensor monitoring systems to enhance productivity and resilience. These technologies will aid in the creation of a secure and sustainable food value chain, less reliant on the outside world, and with greater self-sufficiency for the region. Smart logistics and cold chain facilities can also be integrated to preserve freshness and minimize post-harvest losses.
Collectively, the edu-technology park and food security park are a visionary investment in the digital economy and regional resilience. They are prime examples of how combined, technologically driven developments can respond to both human capital and sustainability issues at one and the same time. The emphasis on AI, renewable energy, and digital learning shows that Selangor is intent on creating infrastructure that not only fuels economic growth but also aligns with larger environmental and societal objectives.
By integrating these advances into the master plan for a new port, the area is being framed as a central node in Malaysia's industrial and innovation ecosystem. The overall impact of upgraded education infrastructure, cutting-edge agricultural systems, and enhanced logistics capabilities is set to turn Pulau Carey into a technology-based and strategically planned high-impact growth corridor.
