UMediC Group Bhd has strengthened its manufacturing footprint after entering into a long-term industrial land lease in Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3, Penang. The agreement was executed through its wholly owned subsidiary, UWHM Sdn Bhd, with Penang Development Corporation (PDC).
Under the arrangement, UMediC will lease a 3.06-acre industrial parcel for a tenure of 60 years, with the total lease consideration amounting to RM11.4 million. Payments will be made progressively over the lease period, and the investment will be funded through a combination of internally generated funds and bank financing.
The group plans to develop a new manufacturing facility on the leased land to support expansion of its medical consumables business, enabling higher production volumes and broader product offerings.
With the new plant in place, UMediC’s existing facility will be able to focus on scaling up output of its HydroX series Prefilled Humidifier, improving overall operational efficiency and supply reliability.
UMediC executive director and chief executive officer Lim Taw Seong said the expansion is a strategic move to reinforce the group’s manufacturing base and support long-term growth plans. He added that increasing production capacity is essential to meet sustained market demand while maintaining consistent quality standards.
UMediC’s investment highlights continued demand for well-planned industrial estates with strong infrastructure support. Similar dynamics are visible in the Klang Valley, where competition for industrial land in Selangor remains intense due to limited supply and sustained interest from manufacturers and logistics operators.
As industrial land availability tightens in Selangor, companies increasingly adopt a multi-location strategy — situating manufacturing plants in regional hubs while retaining corporate offices, R&D, and commercial functions within commercial property in KL or decentralised business districts such as office space in Bukit Jalil.
For industrial occupiers, established areas like factory zones in Puchong and industrial property in the Subang area continue to attract demand due to their connectivity, workforce accessibility, and proximity to major highways.
The Batu Kawan investment positions UMediC to scale operations sustainably, improve production resilience, and respond effectively to future demand growth. With healthcare and medical consumables remaining structurally resilient sectors, the group’s expanded manufacturing base is expected to support its long-term competitiveness in both domestic and export markets.
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