KUALA LUMPUR: Jetour Auto Malaysia has started local assembly operations for its popular SUV models, namely the Dashing and VT9, at the Berjaya Assembly Sdn Bhd (B-Assembly) facility in Tampoi, Johor Bahru.
This milestone marks a significant step in Jetour’s localisation strategy and reinforces the brand’s long-term commitment to the Malaysian automotive market.
The local assembly operation is housed within B-Assembly’s existing 640,000 sq ft facility, supported by more than 100 employees, positioning Malaysia as a strategic manufacturing and distribution hub for the Asean region.
Jetour Malaysia CEO Fu Yong said, "This collaboration with B-Assembly also lays a solid foundation for our broader expansion across the Asean region.”
Jetour has rapidly expanded its presence with more than 20 outlets nationwide.
B-Assembly, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berjaya Assets Bhd, serves as Jetour’s local production partner.
The established facility is equipped with Industry 4.0-ready systems, reflecting both companies’ shared commitment to high manufacturing standards, operational efficiency, and sustainable mobility solutions.
“We are proud to be the local assembly partner for Jetour in Malaysia. This collaboration reflects our shared belief in the future of Malaysia’s automotive sector and our commitment to contributing to the nation’s industrial development,” said B-Assembly advisor Datuk Tony Khor.
Currently, the facility focuses on the assembly of the Jetour Dashing and VT9.
The Dashing has a fastback-inspired design, while the VT9 has a spacious 7-seater layout.
The plant has produced over 1,000 units, with deliveries of the locally assembled Dashing beginning in June 2025, followed by the VT9 shortly thereafter.
Moving forward, Jetour plans to invest RM1.4bil in Malaysia to support the introduction of more local assembly models, with plans to expand exports to neighbouring Asean countries.
