INDUSTRIAL LOCATION GUIDE · 2026

Penang Science Park: Factory & Warehouse Guide for Rent & Sale in 2026

A complete guide to Penang Science Park's Food Zone, Tech Zone, and General Industrial areas — with current factory and warehouse listings for rent and sale.

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📐 Sub-Zones

400–1,200

🏭 AMP Range Available

2–2.55 Ac

⚡ Typical Land Size

PDC

💰 Leasehold Tenure

Penang Science Park factory for rent and sale - detached factory exterior — A detached factory in Penang Science Park — one of Bukit Minyak's most structured industrial precincts.

Penang Science Park is one of the mainland's most structured industrial precincts, purpose-built with dedicated sub-zones for food manufacturing, technology, and general industrial use. Located within the wider Bukit Minyak industrial corridor in Seberang Perai Tengah, it offers a modern, planned alternative to older, less organised industrial areas.

Whether you're a food manufacturer needing a Food Zone facility, a technology company evaluating the Tech Zone, or a general manufacturer comparing options, this guide breaks down what each sub-zone offers — along with a look at what's currently available for rent and sale in Penang Science Park today.

Why Choose Penang Science Park

Unlike older industrial areas that grew organically, Penang Science Park was planned with clear zoning from the outset. This structured layout is a key reason food manufacturers, biotech companies, and technology firms increasingly choose it over general-purpose industrial land.

🍱 Dedicated Food Zone

Purpose-built facilities suited to food manufacturing, cold chain, and F&B production requirements.

💻 Technology-Ready

Tech Zone facilities support R&D, precision engineering, and light-to-medium technology manufacturing.

📍 Central Mainland Location

Within the Bukit Minyak corridor, with easy access to the PLUS highway and surrounding industrial zones.

🏗️ Modern Building Stock

Newer detached factories with higher AMP capacity and better floor loading than older mainland stock.

The 3 Sub-Zones of Penang Science Park

Sub-Zone	Best Fit	Notes
Food Zone	Food manufacturing, F&B processing, cold storage	Higher power specs available; layout suited to hygiene-sensitive production
Tech Zone	R&D, precision engineering, light-medium tech manufacturing	Modern detached units, generally larger footprints
General Industrial	General manufacturing, assembly, distribution	Most flexible zoning; widest range of unit sizes

💡 Site selection note: Confirm which sub-zone a specific unit sits in before committing — zoning affects what activities are permitted and can impact future licensing (e.g. food production licenses typically require Food Zone premises).

Who Should Consider Penang Science Park

🍱	Food manufacturers needing a Food Zone-compliant facility for licensing purposes
💻	Technology and R&D companies wanting modern, higher-spec buildings over older mainland stock
📦	General manufacturers and distributors wanting a central Bukit Minyak location with flexible zoning

📋 Site Selection Checklist for Penang Science Park

☐	Confirm the sub-zone — Food Zone, Tech Zone, or General Industrial — matches your intended activity and licensing needs
☐	Power supply — confirm available AMP capacity against your production equipment requirements
☐	Floor loading — verify floor rating (ton/m²) matches your machinery and racking weight
☐	PDC consent — Penang Science Park is leasehold under PDC; factor in the consent fee and approval timeline for any sale
☐	Expansion room — check whether adjacent units or land are available for future scale-up

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is Penang Science Park located?

Penang Science Park sits within the Bukit Minyak industrial corridor in Seberang Perai Tengah, on Penang's mainland — with easy access to the PLUS highway and surrounding industrial areas.

Do I need a Food Zone unit for a food manufacturing licence?

Food production licensing typically requires premises located within the designated Food Zone. Confirm the specific sub-zone of any unit before applying for your manufacturing licence, and check with the relevant local authority for your exact requirements.

Are Penang Science Park properties freehold or leasehold?

Properties in Penang Science Park are leasehold, under PDC (Penang Development Corporation). A separate PDC consent fee is payable on top of the agreed price for any sale, and PDC approval timelines should be factored into your transaction planning.

How do I get the latest available listings in Penang Science Park?

For the latest available factories and warehouses in Penang Science Park, contact YC Tang directly by phone or WhatsApp for a curated shortlist matched to your power, sub-zone, and budget requirements.

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Bukit Minyak Industrial Park Guide →

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