As multiple industrial zones across Johor advance through development phases, infrastructure upgrades, and investor onboarding, location selection increasingly requires data-driven, structured comparison. This report evaluates Pengerang Industrial Hub (PIH) against other popular zones to support informed decision-making for long-term project deployment.
Dimension 1: Proximity to Core Resources
Pengerang Industrial Hub (Adjacent to RAPID)
- Located approximately 4 km from the PETRONAS RAPID complex.
- Direct access to feedstock, utilities, and downstream petrochemical ecosystem.
- Minimizes transportation costs, response time, and operational risk.
Other Industrial Zones (Iskandar Puteri, Kulai, Senai, etc.)
- Positioned farther from RAPID, resulting in:
- Higher inbound logistics cost
- Longer supply chain cycles
- Limited integration with petrochemical operations
Assessment: For petrochemicals, materials processing, and related industries, Pengerang provides a resource-adjacent advantage that other parks cannot replicate.
Dimension 2: Connectivity to International Markets
Pengerang Industrial Hub
- Rapid access to Singapore via highway networks.
- Close linkage to southern maritime routes and regional shipping nodes.
- Shorter export lead time and reduced inland transportation cost.
Inland Industrial Zones
- Require additional inland haulage and longer cross-border logistics cycles.
- Higher time-to-market and greater variability in transport scheduling.
Assessment: For export-oriented, time-sensitive, or Singapore-dependent supply chains, Pengerang demonstrates superior international connectivity.
Dimension 3: Industry Ecosystem & Cluster Synergy
Pengerang Industrial Hub
- Located within a heavy-industry and logistics corridor anchored by RAPID, PIPC, and maritime assets.
- Attracts downstream chemical producers, engineering services, heavy-equipment handlers, and regional logistics operators.
Other Zones
- Concentrated on electronics, food processing, light manufacturing, or mixed-industry SMEs.
- Ecosystem synergies differ and may not support heavy industrial requirements.
Assessment: For industries requiring deep integration with petrochemicals, energy supply chains, or large-scale logistics operations, Pengerang provides stronger ecosystem alignment.
Based on the comparative assessment across proximity, connectivity, and industrial synergy:
- If your business is linked to petrochemicals, energy, heavy logistics, or relies on Singapore for frequent cross-border operations, Pengerang’s geographical advantage is unmatched.
- For light manufacturing, electronics, and general SME activities, other Johor industrial parks may offer sufficient—and sometimes more cost-effective—alternatives.
Ultimately, site selection should be aligned with operational needs, supply chain dependencies, and long-term growth strategies.