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Light Industrial Property in Penang — Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about light industrial property in Penang — unit types, prices, locations, and specifications.

Light industrial property in Penang occupies a distinct category between office space and heavy factory facilities — providing production and storage capability at lower specification and cost than full factory units.

What Qualifies as Light Industrial?

Light industrial properties in Malaysia typically feature:

•Single or 3-phase power (up to 100 amps)

•Eave height of 4–7 metres

•Ground-level roller shutter access

•Smaller unit sizes (typically 1,500–6,000 sqft)

•Located within designated light industrial zones

Permitted uses typically include: light assembly, workshop operations, food production (non-heavy), e-commerce fulfilment, craft production, and small-scale manufacturing.

Light Industrial Property Prices in Penang (2026)

**For Rent:**

•Small linked unit (1,500–3,000 sqft): RM 1,800 – RM 3,500/month

•Medium unit (3,000–6,000 sqft): RM 3,000 – RM 6,000/month

**For Sale:**

•Small linked unit: RM 350,000 – RM 800,000

•Medium unit: RM 700,000 – RM 1.5M

Key Locations for Light Industrial in Penang

**Prai Industrial Estate** offers the widest selection of light industrial units, ranging from 1970s-era linked units to newer purpose-built facilities.

**Mak Mandin** has a mix of older shophouse-style units and newer light industrial lots.

**Simpang Ampat** and **Batu Kawan periphery** offer newer units at lower prices with improving infrastructure.

AKT Estates Light Industrial Listings

Contact AKT Estates at **011-6415 6999** to browse current light industrial listings in Penang.

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