PENANG has secured planning approval for a logistics aeropark in Batu Maung, on the island, adjacent to Penang International Airport (PIA).
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the 42ha Penang International Logistics Aeropark (Pila) would strengthen the state’s logistics ecosystem and support industrial growth in the northern region.
He said approval marked a significant milestone for the project, a strategic joint venture between Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).
He said PDC was currently undertaking earthworks and soil treatment, with the new air cargo warehouse, designated as a Free Commercial Zone facility, expected to be completed and operational by 2029.
Chow said Pila was projected to handle cargo capacity of up to 500,000 tonnes annually by 2050, with warehouse space exceeding two million sq ft.
“The air cargo warehouse is expected to support an additional capacity of up to 100,000 tonnes per year.”
He added that the strategic collaboration between PDC and MAHB was crucial to meeting future logistics demands of the semiconductor and electrical and electronics industries.
“This is in line with the aspirations of Penang2030, the State Structure Plan 2030, as well as the expansion of the Penang International Airport.”
According to Chow, leasing commitments have been secured from international and local logistics players, while a launch ceremony was also being planned.
