By Yasmin Ramlan
SHAH ALAM, Mar 11 — The first phase of the Green Industrial Park (GRIP) Kota Puteri is expected to drive regional growth and generate approximately 6,000 job opportunities upon its completion.
The project has also already attracted dozens of prospective investors interested in acquiring lots in the area.
State executive councillor for investment Ng Sze Han said Phase 1 of the project developed by the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) is anticipated to be completed by 2027.
“I understand that the (first phase of) GRIP Kota Puteri is poised to create approximately 6,000 job opportunities and attract RM8 billion in investment to the surrounding areas of Rawang, Batu Arang and Ijok.
“This significant contribution will undoubtedly drive growth and prosperity in the region, further solidifying Selangor’s position as a key economic hub,” he said at the launch of Phase 1 GRIP Kota Puteri at DoubleTree by Hilton, here, today.
The plan for the entire park in Kota Puteri is divided into three phases, spanning 366 acres — equivalent to about 196 football fields — with an estimated gross development value of RM2 billion.
The first phase, which comprises the development of 13 exclusive industrial lots ranging from 3.71 to 6 acres each, will begin construction in May and is expected to be completed by 2027.
The remaining two phases, meanwhile, are set for completion within 10 years.
PKNS chief executive officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas said the project, which adopts the managed industrial park (MIP) concept, has drawn interest from about 50 potential buyers seeking to purchase industrial lots.
An MIP is a centralised and gated industrial park with proper access control as well as coming area.
Mahmud also envisions allocating rental spaces to local halal-hub entrepreneurs upon the completion of all three phases.
He said the project aims to cater to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing them with appropriate and ample storage spaces for their products.
“The GRIP project will provide a complete ecosystem for micro entrepreneurs, including a business lounge and storage areas, (compared to previously where) they mainly use their homes to carry out production,” he said in a press conference.
Mahmud added that the industrial park will be part of the Kota Puteri urban ecosystem, which includes about 9,000 residential units.
It will be managed by PKNS FM Integrated Sdn Bhd (PKNS FMI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PKNS.
PKNS FMI was appointed as the industrial park manager for GRIP Kota Puteri on October 19 last year, with the company responsible for overseeing the planning, maintenance, development and operation of infrastructure facilities within the park, as well as managing the welfare and safety of workers and members of the public.
