Factory Type and Layout
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.
Power Supply for Manufacturing
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.
Zoning and Permitted Use
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.
Floor Loading and Structural Clearance
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 purchase, confirm floor loading capacity and whether any existing tenants have modified the slab.
Key Industrial Estates
Puchong Industrial Park and Taman Perindustrian Puchong are the primary clusters, with terrace, semi-D, and detached factory units at varied price points. Taman Perindustrian IOI and Puchong Jaya house smaller workshop and shoplot-format units suited to trading and light assembly.
Rental and Sale Rates
Factory and warehouse rentals in Puchong range from RM 1.80–3.00 per sqft per month. Semi-D and detached units in established parks run RM 2.00–3.00/sqft or above. Terrace factory sale prices run RM 550–700 per sqft; semi-D units command RM 700–1,200 per sqft depending on age, specification, and title.