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Industrial Property in Kedah

Kedah has grown into a serious industrial destination on the back of its proximity to Penang and its own flagship park. Kulim Hi-Tech Park, developed as Malaysia's first fully integrated high-technology industrial park, anchors the state's manufacturing profile and hosts electronics, semiconductor and advanced technology plants within a masterplanned, serviced environment. It sits close to the Penang mainland, so companies can tap the Penang supplier base and workforce while accessing land and space in Kedah. Sungai Petani, the state's main commercial town, adds further industrial capacity around estates such as Bakar Arang and serves as a base for lighter manufacturing and support industries. The North-South Expressway runs the length of the state, linking Kulim and Sungai Petani to Penang Port, Penang International Airport and the wider peninsula, while the Kedah coast and northern gateway add logistics options. For occupiers, Kedah offers an alternative to Penang's tighter island market, with room to build and a growing cluster of technology and green industries. Stock spans ready-built factories in and around Kulim Hi-Tech Park, industrial units in Sungai Petani, and industrial land for purpose-built plants. Our Kedah listings focus on the Kulim and Sungai Petani corridors that draw the most manufacturing interest.

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Industrial property in Kedah: FAQ

What is Kulim Hi-Tech Park known for?

Kulim Hi-Tech Park was developed as Malaysia's first fully integrated high-technology industrial park, and it anchors Kedah's manufacturing base. It hosts electronics, semiconductor and advanced technology operations within a masterplanned, serviced environment, and its position close to the Penang mainland lets occupiers draw on the Penang supplier ecosystem and workforce.

Why do companies choose Kedah over Penang?

Kedah offers room to build and a supply of industrial land and newer stock, while sitting close enough to Penang to share its supplier base, talent and logistics. For companies that need scale or a purpose-built plant, and want to be near the Penang electronics cluster without the island's tighter market, Kulim and Sungai Petani are natural choices.

How is Kedah connected to ports and the airport?

The North-South Expressway runs through Kedah and links Kulim and Sungai Petani to Penang Port at Butterworth and to Penang International Airport within a manageable drive. This access to Penang's air and sea gateways, combined with land availability in Kedah, is a large part of the state's appeal for manufacturers.

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