Detached factories offer the most flexibility, no shared walls, independent power, and usually larger land area for heavy vehicle access. Semi-D and cluster factories share party walls but offer lower capital cost. Terrace factories suit light assembly and trading; they are not suited to heavy machinery or high-vibration processes.
Light assembly and trading: 100–200A. Medium manufacturing with multiple machines: 200–400A. Heavy or continuous production lines, injection moulding, or CNC machining banks: 400A and above. Always verify the actual TNB incoming supply at the meter, stated supply and actual supply sometimes differ on older units.
Industrial-zoned land in Malaysia falls under Light Industry (LI) or Medium Industry (MI) classifications. Your business activity must match the approved industrial scheme for that area. Chemical processing, food manufacturing, and certain heavy industries require additional approvals from MIDA, DOE, or DOSH regardless of the zoning class.
Standard factory slabs handle 20–30 kN/m². Heavy CNC machines, hydraulic presses, or large storage racks may require 40–60 kN/m² or a structural assessment before installation. For lease, confirm floor loading capacity and whether any existing tenants have modified the slab.
Selangor spans multiple distinct industrial sub-markets. Shah Alam suits national distribution and multi-modal logistics. Klang suits port-gateway operations. Puchong and Subang Jaya suit urban last-mile and light manufacturing. Kajang-Semenyih suits cost-sensitive manufacturers with domestic distribution. Match the sub-market to your operational geography before shortlisting.
Industrial rentals across Selangor range from RM 1.00 (outer Klang, Kapar) to RM 3.00+ (Subang Hi-Tech, Bukit Jelutong) per sqft per month. Define your required specification first, then benchmark rates by sub-market rather than treating Selangor as a single market.
A detached factory stands alone on its own land title with no shared walls, maximum operational flexibility. A semi-detached (semi-D) factory shares one party wall with an adjacent unit. A cluster factory is part of a group of 4–8 units sharing a common access road and sometimes utilities infrastructure. Each type has different price points and use-case fit.
Ask the agent or owner for the TNB account statement showing the tariff category and maximum demand. For vacant units, ask for the incoming supply rating from the sub-station. If in doubt, engage a licensed electrical contractor (wireman) to assess the incoming supply and advise on upgrade feasibility before signing.
You'll need a business registration (SSM), a local authority business licence (Lesen Perniagaan), and depending on your industry, approvals from MIDA (manufacturing licence for RM 2.5M+ capital investment), DOSH (for hazardous machinery or processes), and DOE (for scheduled waste generators). Our agents can advise on the relevant authority for your specific activity.
There is no single best area, it depends on your operations. For port-linked logistics: Klang. For national distribution: Shah Alam. For urban last-mile delivery to KL: Puchong or Subang Jaya. For cost-sensitive manufacturing: Kajang-Semenyih. For built-to-suit with lower land cost: Sepang, Dengkil, or the coastal corridor.
Renting a factory in Selangor requires matching the unit to your production process, not just your headcount. Power supply, floor loading, ceiling height, and zoning approval for your specific industry are the variables that determine whether a factory works for your operation or becomes an expensive constraint. Browse verified factory listings in Selangor with full technical specifications on Industrialprop.