EVCC™ PEDAS RSA: The Rest Stop at the Heart of Negeri Sembilan’s Youth and Skills Corridor

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Malaysia’s future is youthful — and increasingly mobile. In Negeri Sembilan, this momentum is anchored by a growing cluster of higher education and technical training institutions that are nurturing the next generation of skilled talent across disciplines ranging from creative media and engineering to vocational trades and industrial design.

Strategically positioned at KM241 (Southbound) of the PLUS Expressway, EVCC™ PEDAS RSA lies at the heart of this educational and skills corridor. With dual access via both the expressway and the local trunk road network, the RSA is uniquely accessible to both highway travelers and the surrounding academic community. It serves as a critical node for thousands of students, faculty, and institutional staff, offering seamless connectivity to modern rest facilities, curated retail, and sustainable mobility infrastructure.

Within a 15 km radius, seven public and semi-public institutions form a dense academic and vocational ecosystem — generating a steady flow of youth-driven, high-frequency traffic that intersects with EVCC™ PEDAS RSA daily.

🎓 The Educational Institutions Powering Negeri Sembilan’s Future

1. Kolej Komuniti Rembau

Distance: ~0.7 km

Type: Community College (MOHE)

As part of the Ministry of Higher Education’s nationwide network, Kolej Komuniti Rembau offers certificate-level and modular short courses in disciplines like information technology, culinary arts, event management, and electrical wiring. With a strong focus on employability and local community skills development, it supports both school leavers and adult learners. Its close proximity to EVCC™ makes it a regular route for student travel and part-time learners commuting from nearby towns.

2. Institut Latihan Perindustrian (ILP) Pedas

Distance: ~2.7 km

Type : Industrial Skills Institute (TVET – JTM)

Operated by the Ministry of Human Resources, ILP Pedas is a TVET institution focused on core industrial skills training — including electrical installation, mechanical fitting, automotive systems, HVAC, and precision machining. It produces job-ready technicians and skilled workers who feed into manufacturing, utilities, and construction sectors. The campus is a regular point of origin for van and bus services transporting trainees, creating steady RSA traffic throughout the day.

3. Kolej Vokasional Dato’ Lela Maharaja, Chembong

Distance: ~ 5.8 km

Type: Vocational Secondary & Post-Secondary College

This vocational college provides pre-diploma and diploma programs tailored for Form 4–5 school leavers, offering hands-on training in areas like automotive repair, electronic systems, agriculture, and hospitality. Its dual focus on academic instruction and in-field experience ensures high student mobility, especially among internship-bound students who rely on RSA stops like EVCC™ for logistics coordination and travel needs.

4. Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA (KKTM) Rembau

Distance: ~7.4 km

Type: MARA Advanced TVET Institution

KKTM Rembau specializes in high-value, industry-linked diploma programs under MARA’s TVET system. It is renowned for niche offerings in media technology, digital filmmaking, fashion design, product design, and furniture technology, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and design thinking. The campus is home to more than 1,200 students and includes advanced labs, maker spaces, and creative suites — making it a feeder institution for Malaysia’s creative and innovation economy.

5. Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN) Chembong

Distance: ~7.4 km

Type: National Youth Skills Institute (TVET – Ministry of Youth and Sports)

IKBN Chembong focuses on high-demand vocational skills such as welding, industrial automation, mechatronics, CNC machining, and ICT networking. With fully equipped training workshops and strong industry partnerships, the institute prepares youth aged 18–25 for high-skill employment in technical trades. Its campus traffic, especially during intake periods and industrial training rotations, contributes to RSA dwell time and food service demand.

6. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Kampus Rembau

Distance: ~11.0 km

Type : Public University (Degree & Diploma)

One of UiTM’s newest and most dynamic campuses, UiTM Rembau offers programs in mass communication, new media, business administration, public relations, and marketing. It serves over 2,500 students, many of whom travel regularly on the PLUS Expressway during term breaks or weekends. The university contributes significantly to the creative and business services talent pipeline, and its students represent a digitally fluent, urban-aware demographic aligned with EVCC™’s retail and lifestyle offerings.

👥 Young, Mobile and Constantly on the Move

Together, these institutions represent a consolidated population of over 8,000–9,000 students and trainees. Many commute from across Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and southern Selangor — creating a unique traffic pattern of youth-centric, high-frequency RSA usage. Their needs go beyond fuel and toilets. They want:

• Affordable and branded food options

• Clean and shaded rest areas with Wi-Fi

• Convenience retail and logistics drop-off points

  
  

EVCC™ PEDAS RSA is built precisely for this demographic — not just to serve them, but to elevate their daily travel experience.

🛠️ Supporting Institutions and Tenants Alike

For nearby colleges and training centers, EVCC™ is a valuable extension of campus life. It improves:

• Campus accessibility and road safety

• Micro-logistics and delivery handling

• Real-time access to F&B, charging, and lifestyle services

For tenants, this creates a predictable, youth-powered consumer base ready to engage with convenience-driven retail and foodservice brands. It also offers employers, logistics firms, and van operators a preferred waypoint in managing student mobility.

📍 Conclusion: A Campus Connector, Retail Hub, and Youth Gateway

EVCC™ PEDAS RSA is more than a rest stop — it’s a connector of aspirations. Located in the heart of Negeri Sembilan’s skills and education zone, it embodies how smart infrastructure can serve real, daily needs while anchoring future-forward services in mobility, education, and commerce. As Malaysia invests in vocational excellence and upskilling the next generation, EVCC™ will be right there — where the journey starts, continues, and returns.

About EVCC™ PEDAS RSA is Malaysia’s first privately developed, EV-ready, Platinum-certified Rest and Service Area. Located along KM241 of the PLUS Expressway (Southbound), the RSA features DC fast charging, lifestyle F&B, convenience retail, green architecture, and best-in-class public facilities. It is the flagship site under the EVCCTM Corridor, an initiative by LEVN Capital to reshape mobility infrastructure in Malaysia.

To learn more about the EVCC™ PEDAS RSA and its development journey, visit: www.evcc.my

For leasing opportunities or partnership enquiries, contact: inquiry@evcc.my

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