Robot firm wants to invest RM15bil


Helping hand: A Chinese robotics company is looking to invest in Johor, an initiative that will create 1,000 job opportunities. Seen here is robotics at work in a factory in China.

PASIR GUDANG: Johor plans to become a hub for robotic development with a Chinese firm expressing its interest in investing RM15bil in the state.

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said discussions between both sides are in the final stages.

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