Malaysian auto firm plans unit in Tamil Nadu

A leading Malaysian automobile manufacturer, Naza Automotive Manufacturing, has plans to set up an assembly plant in Tamil Nadu.

A delegation to be led by Malaysian Works Minister Samy Vellu would shortly hold discussions with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, Malaysia's Bernama news agency said.

The delegation will include SM Nasimuddin, chairman of Naza Group. Samy Vellu said the discussion would centre on the possibility of securing land from the Tamil Nadu government for the assembly plant.

"Nasimuddin met me recently to seek my help to meet with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister since I will be in Chennai to attend an international conference tomorrow," Samy Vellu said, who is to deliver a paper on "Sharing Experience Among Smart Partners: India and Malaysia" at the Infratech 2006 Conference organised by the IIT, Madras and All India Manufacturers' Organisation.

The Malaysian minister is also likely to discuss other investment projects in the construction sector with the Tamil Nadu CM.