INTRODUCTION
Iskandar Puteri — formerly known as Nusajaya — is the administrative and economic centrepiece of Iskandar Malaysia, Johor's flagship special economic zone. Spanning approximately 200 square kilometres of planned development, Iskandar Puteri has emerged as one of the most sought-after industrial addresses in Malaysia, combining world-class infrastructure with strategic access to Singapore via the Second Link (Tuas) causeway. Factories here benefit from a modern business environment, competitive land costs, and a growing ecosystem of multinational and regional manufacturers.
WHY ISKANDAR PUTERI
Why Choose Iskandar Puteri for Your Factory?
Iskandar Puteri offers a compelling mix of location, incentives, and infrastructure that few industrial areas in Malaysia can match:
- Second Link (Tuas) access — approximately 10–15 minutes from most Iskandar Puteri industrial parks to the Singapore checkpoint, enabling seamless cross-border supply chains
- Iskandar Malaysia Flagship Zone B — the area benefits from fiscal incentives including Pioneer Status, Investment Tax Allowances, and exemptions for qualifying manufacturing activities
- SiLC (Southern Industrial & Logistics Clusters) — a 1,000-acre freehold industrial township specifically planned for clean and light industries, with high-specification factory units
- Port of Tanjung Pelepas proximity — one of Asia's top container transshipment ports is approximately 15–20 minutes away, a major advantage for export-oriented manufacturers
- Established residential and commercial catchment — Medini, Puteri Harbour, and EduCity surround the industrial areas, providing ready access to a growing skilled workforce
- Modern road network — direct links to the Coastal Highway, North-South Expressway, and Second Link Expressway ensure fast, uncongested movement of goods
- Freehold industrial land — unlike many other Malaysian industrial areas, a significant proportion of Iskandar Puteri's industrial stock is freehold
INDUSTRIAL PARKS
Key Industrial Parks in Iskandar Puteri
SiLC (Southern Industrial & Logistics Clusters)
SiLC is one of Malaysia's most prestigious freehold integrated industrial developments, covering over 1,000 acres. It is purpose-built for clean and light industries — electronics, medical devices, food processing, and logistics — with high-specification ready-built factories and bespoke build-to-suit options. Backed by UEM Sunrise, SiLC has attracted established global manufacturers seeking a premium industrial address.Gelang Patah Industrial Area
A more affordable alternative within Iskandar Puteri, Gelang Patah offers a mix of terraced light industrial units, semi-detached factories, and detached facilities. The area is popular with SMEs and mid-size manufacturers who need Second Link proximity without the premium of SiLC.Tanjung Pelepas Free Zone (PKFZ)
Located adjacent to the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, this free zone offers warehousing and light manufacturing facilities with port-direct logistics advantages. Ideal for businesses involved in re-export, consolidation, and transhipment activities.Nusajaya Tech Park
A newer development targeting technology-intensive manufacturing, Nusajaya Tech Park offers modern factory-office hybrid units suited to R&D-linked production, precision engineering, and high-value assembly operations.INDUSTRIES
Industries Active in Iskandar Puteri
- Electronics & semiconductor components
- Medical devices & healthcare manufacturing
- Precision engineering & metalworks
- Food & beverage processing
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- E-commerce fulfilment & 3PL logistics
- Automotive parts & components
- Renewable energy equipment manufacturing