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Factory in Butterworth — Industrial Property Guide

Guide to factory and industrial property in Butterworth, Penang — prices, locations, and available units in 2026.

Butterworth is not only Penang main commercial centre but also home to significant industrial activity, particularly in the areas surrounding Mak Mandin, the port industrial zone, and the established factory corridors along the Seberang Prai corridor.

Industrial Areas in and Around Butterworth

**Mak Mandin Industrial Area** is the primary industrial zone directly within Butterworth. It houses light to medium manufacturing, food processing, and logistics operations with good highway and port access.

**Port Industrial Zone** near the Butterworth waterfront supports port-related logistics, warehousing, and heavy industrial activities.

**Juru / Simpang Ampat** on the outskirts provides larger land parcels for factory development with more modern infrastructure.

Current Factory Prices in Butterworth Area (2026)

**For Rent:**

  • Light industrial / linked factory: RM 3,500 – RM 8,000/month
  • Semi-detached factory: RM 7,000 – RM 18,000/month
  • Detached factory: RM 12,000 – RM 35,000/month
  • **For Sale:**

  • Light industrial unit: RM 700,000 – RM 1.5M
  • Semi-detached factory: RM 1.5M – RM 4M
  • Detached factory with yard: RM 2.5M – RM 8M
  • Key Considerations for Industrial Buyers in Butterworth

    When sourcing factory space in the Butterworth area, prioritise these specifications:

  • 3-phase power with minimum 100-amp supply
  • Loading bay with truck and container clearance
  • Minimum 6m eave height for racking and equipment
  • Security fencing and gated compound
  • Proximity to highway interchange for logistics
  • AKT Estates — Industrial Property Specialists in Butterworth

    Our background in AKT Hardware gives us direct understanding of what industrial operators need from their premises. We document every specification that matters.

    Contact us at **011-6415 6999** for Butterworth industrial property listings.

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