Sime Darby Property is strengthening its industrial footprint in Klang through the expansion of Bandar Bukit Raja Business Park (BBR Business Park), an ESG-led industrial township designed to support long-term industrial growth, worker liveability and sustainable business operations.
Speaking during the Bandar Bukit Raja Industrial Talk organised by EdgeProp and Sime Darby Property, Bandar Bukit Raja township head Amir Baharain said the Bandar Bukit Raja master plan spans approximately 5,240 acres, integrating residential, commercial and industrial components across Bandar Bukit Raja 1, 2, 3 and the newly launched BBR Business Park.
According to Amir, the township is designed as a fully integrated industrial ecosystem where businesses can operate while employees also have access to housing, lifestyle amenities and community facilities within the same township environment.
BBR Business Park Positioned as ESG-Focused Industrial Hub
BBR Business Park, Sime Darby Property’s latest industrial initiative, spans approximately 988 acres and is positioned as an ESG-led industrial business park catering to modern industries and multinational occupiers.
Amir said the development became the first township to receive a Platinum rating from GreenRE, reflecting its focus on sustainability, environmental standards and infrastructure resilience.
The industrial park offers four business models comprising industrial land parcels, ready-built factories, build-to-suit and lease options, as well as build-to-suit and sell concepts to accommodate varying industrial requirements.
A key differentiator highlighted by the developer is its managed industrial park concept, featuring gated-and-guarded precincts, enhanced infrastructure management and stronger security standards aimed at institutional and multinational tenants.
Flood Mitigation and Business Continuity Prioritised
Flood resilience has also been embedded into the township’s master planning following lessons from the 2021 floods.
Amir noted that flood levels at the site previously reached 4.1 metres during the 2021 flood event. In response, road levels within the development were elevated to 4.8 metres while platform levels were raised to 5.1 metres to minimise operational disruptions during future flooding incidents.
The focus on business continuity reflects increasing industrial occupier demand for resilient infrastructure and operational reliability.
New Semi-Detached Factory Series Launching in 3Q2026
Sime Darby Property is also preparing to launch a new semi-detached factory series within BBR Business Park in the third quarter of 2026.
The upcoming phase will comprise 52 factory units of approximately 5,000 sq ft each, featuring 80 ft-wide internal roads, external parking bays, 200-amp power capacity, 10 kilonewtons floor loading and 8m ceiling clearance designed to support modern industrial requirements.
The developer also highlighted strong historical demand within Bandar Bukit Raja, noting that 57 built-to-suit industrial lots in Bandar Bukit Raja 2 were fully taken up within a single day, generating RM700.5 million in investments.
Separately, Sime Darby Property previously established a US$250 million joint venture industrial development fund with LOGOS SE Asia in 2022 to develop logistics facilities within the township.
Klang Emerging as Regional Industrial and Logistics Powerhouse
EdgeProp head of research and consultancy Kee Hock Im said Klang has evolved beyond its traditional port economy into one of Southeast Asia’s most important integrated industrial and logistics hubs.
He highlighted that Port Klang recorded its highest-ever throughput in 2025 at 15.14 million TEUs, making it among the world’s top 10 busiest ports and the second busiest in Southeast Asia after Singapore.
Kee added that Klang district accounted for nearly 30% of all industrial transactions within Klang Valley in 2025, while Klang Valley itself recorded Malaysia’s highest industrial transaction value at RM15.7 billion between 2021 and 2025.
He also noted that green-certified industrial assets are achieving approximately 30% faster occupancy rates than conventional industrial facilities, reflecting growing ESG requirements among multinational corporations and institutional occupiers.
Upcoming infrastructure projects such as the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), West Coast Expressway, LRT3 and Pulau Carey Port Development are expected to further strengthen Klang’s industrial ecosystem and regional connectivity.
Retail Expansion Increasingly Driven by Township Ecosystems
Meanwhile, MyNews Retail Sdn Bhd chief business development officer Ong Li Syin said long-term retail sustainability increasingly depends on integrated township planning, demographic growth and connectivity.
She explained that retailers are placing greater emphasis on ecosystem planning, catchment population growth and long-term scalability when evaluating expansion opportunities.
According to Ong, integrated developments combining residential, commercial and industrial components create sustainable consumer catchments that support long-term retail performance.
What I Learned
- Industrial townships are evolving beyond traditional factories into integrated ecosystems combining industrial, residential and lifestyle components.
- ESG-certified industrial developments are becoming increasingly important for multinational corporations and institutional occupiers.
- Flood mitigation and infrastructure resilience are now major considerations in industrial township planning following recent climate-related disruptions.
- Klang continues strengthening its position as Malaysia’s key industrial and logistics hub, supported by Port Klang and major infrastructure projects.
- Managed industrial parks with enhanced security, infrastructure maintenance and ESG compliance are gaining stronger market demand.
- Industrial property demand remains resilient, especially for build-to-suit and logistics-focused developments with strong highway and port connectivity.
- Green-certified industrial assets are achieving faster occupancy rates, highlighting growing tenant preference for sustainable facilities.
- Integrated township planning benefits not only industrial occupiers but also retailers seeking long-term population growth and stable consumer catchments.
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