S. Korea’s Iljin Materials invests RM2.2bil in Sama Jaya Free Trade Zone

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg (centre) and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan (right) receiving mementos at the opening of Longi (Kuching) Sdn Bhd. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

KUCHING: South Korea’s Iljin Materials Co Ltd will invest RM2.2bil in manufacturing facilities to produce copperfoil for batteries in the Sama Jaya Free Trade Zone here.

The batteries will be used in smartphones and electric vehicles, according to Sarawak Industrial and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.