The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) are collaborating with SIRIM Bhd to set up a star rating system for industrial parks to ensure that every industrial park in Malaysia meets ‘acceptable standards’.
MITI Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong said that the star rating is expected to be established next year and would evaluate four key parameters – planning and management, infrastructure and business competitiveness, environmental sustainability as well as social responsibility.
“These measures will ensure that every industrial park in Malaysia meets acceptable standards and call out those that do not meet the standards.
“Soon, these guidelines will be seamlessly integrated into the MYSite Selection Portal, empowering investors with detailed, transparent assessments,” he said at the launch of the MYSITE Selection Portal and the Malaysia Industrial Park Directory.
The digital portal developed by MIDA is set to revolutionise industrial site selection in Malaysia, where it combines advanced geospatial analytics with comprehensive industrial data, offering investors an unprecedented tool for location decision-making.
Users could also access real-time information about industrial parks across all Malaysian states, complete with infrastructure details, connectivity options and sustainability metrics.
In addition to the digital platform, MIDA and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) also launched the Malaysia Industrial Directory, which is a comprehensive directory providing detailed information about industrial parks across the country.
“Malaysia’s ambition is to build a resilient supply chain for various industries, including strategic sectors like semiconductors.
“The portal and the directory would facilitate this journey by allowing investors to swiftly identify areas with the best suitability for their operations and tap into our robust and mature manufacturing ecosystem,” Liew said.
Among some of the features of the portal includes the intelligent filtering systems for precise location matching, real-time analytics and data visualization, comprehensive geospatial mapping and a user-friendly interface for seamless navigation.
MIDA chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said both the portal and the directory are not just tools – they are a catalyst for smarter, faster and more efficient decision-making in our industrial sector.
Meanwhile, FMM president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said that the publication of the directory in collaboration with MIDA – now in its second edition – would provide manufacturers with a comprehensive guide for identifying optimal locations that align with their strategic needs while also supporting the establishments of smart factories and other high-value investments.
Soh also said that Malaysian SMEs need to level up their playing field by collaborating with advanced players like China, Japan, South Korea and some European Union to improve their efficiency, productivity and adoption of the latest technology to reduce the reliance of foreign workers while tapping into international markets.
