Understanding Industrial Zoning: Light, Medium, or Heavy Industry? Ensure your business activity matches the land category to avoid fines and operational shutdowns. Choosing the right physical space for your business is the foundation of long-term success. However, in Malaysia, industrial land is not a single category. It is strictly classified by local councils and the Department of Environment (DOE) into three main types: Light, Medium, and Heavy Industry . This classification dictates what...

Renting vs. Buying a Factory: Which is Right for Your Business? Analyzing cash flow, flexibility, and long-term asset value One of the biggest dilemmas for business owners in the manufacturing and logistics sectors is the property question: Should you rent your factory space, or should you buy it? There is no "one size fits all" answer. The right choice depends heavily on your company's life cycle, your cash flow availability, and your long-term business strategy in Malaysia. At...

Buying Industrial Land in Malaysia: The Complete Guide for 2026 From zoning laws to infrastructure checks—everything you need to know before you sign the SPA The industrial property market in Malaysia is heating up. With the influx of foreign direct investment (FDI) and the expansion of local SME s, the demand for prime industrial land in areas like Selangor, Johor, and Penang has never been higher However, buying industrial land is significantly more complex than buying a residential...