Sime Darby Property, ESR add two logistics facilities with 2.2 million sq ft in Klang

PETALING JAYA (July 10): Sime Darby Property Bhd and ESR have expanded E-Metro Logistics Park in Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, with the completion of Metrohub 4 and the commencement of construction on Metrohub 3, adding more than 2.2 million sq ft of Grade-A warehouse space in Selangor.

Sime Darby Property group managing director and CEO Datuk Seri Azmir Merican said E-Metro Logistics Park represents a key component of the industrial and logistics ecosystem within Bandar Bukit Raja, one of the group’s flagship industrial townships in Selangor.

“The development was made possible via the support of the institutional investors in our inaugural RM1 billion Industrial Development Fund, for which we are appreciative. Upon completion of both Metrohubs, the portfolio size within E-Metro Logistics Park will exceed 4.2 million sq ft of modern warehouse space, advancing our portfolio towards high-specification, institutional-grade logistics facilities targeted for multinational tenants,” he said.

The completion of Metrohub 4 and the commencement of construction on Metrohub 3 will add more than 2.2 million sq ft of warehouse space to E-Metro Logistics Park, further strengthening its role as a logistics and industrial hub.

Located near Port Klang, Malaysia’s busiest port, and with direct access to key expressways across the Klang Valley, the park offers customers connectivity to regional and global markets.

The two new facilities respond to sustained demand for modern, well-located logistics space in Selangor. Metrohub 1 and Metrohub 2 are fully occupied by customers across the e-commerce, third-party logistics and supply chain sectors.

Metrohub 4, at about 1.38 million sq ft, is the largest multi-tenanted ready-built warehouse in the Metrohub portfolio and will house the regional distribution centre for global beverage chain Mixue, which has been secured as the facility’s first pre-committed customer, with a commitment covering 13.4% of its net lettable area ahead of its opening.

Metrohub 3, scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2027, comprises two warehouse blocks totalling about 840,000 sq ft. One block includes provision for dangerous goods storage, providing customers with greater flexibility to safely handle a wide range of cargo within a single integrated facility.

The companies said demand for dangerous goods storage is increasing, driven by rising imports of electric vehicle (EV) components, particularly lithium batteries, into the Malaysian market.

Both Metrohub 3 and Metrohub 4 are targeting LEED Gold certification and will incorporate features such as provision for solar power generation, electric vehicle charging stations, LED lighting, enhanced thermal insulation and water-efficient fittings.

Human-centric features, including staff cafeterias, drivers’ lounges and the separation of heavy and light vehicle traffic, are intended to support employee well-being, operational efficiency and safety.

ESR head of Southeast Asia Jai Mirpuri said demand for high-quality logistics infrastructure continues to grow across Southeast Asia, and that Malaysia is one of the region’s most compelling markets for such investment.

“Metrohub 3 and 4 represent the next phase of our commitment here, underpinned by a strong partnership with Sime Darby Property and the continued confidence of our capital partners. E-Metro Logistics Park reflects what customers are looking for as they expand and strengthen their supply chains across the region,” he said.

ESR head of Malaysia David Aboud said the company has taken a long-term view on where logistics demand will concentrate and how it will evolve since entering the Malaysian market in 2021.

“Working closely with Sime Darby Property, we have translated that conviction into modern assets that are strategically located and built for future customer needs. The full occupancy of Metrohub 1 and 2, together with the early customer commitment secured at Metrohub 4, demonstrates the strength of what this partnership delivers on the ground,” he said.

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