Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 16 (PTI): A principal Malaysian automobile manufacturer, Naza Automotive Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, has plans to set up an assembly plant in Tamil Nadu.

An allocation to be led by Malaysian Works Minister Samy Vellu will hold discussions with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, Bernama news agency said.

The delegation would comprise Naza Group of Companies chairman SM Nasimuddin.

Samy Vellu said the discussion will centre on the option of securing land from the Tamil Nadu state government for the assembly plant.

"Nasimuddin met me recently to seek my help to gather with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister since I would be in Chennai to attend an international conference tomorrow," Samy Vellu said in a statement.