From left: SD Guthrie group managing director Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha, group chief operating officer Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad, AME Elite executive director and Group CEO Dylan Tan Teck Eng and deputy chairman Kelvin Lee Chai, at the memorandum of understanding signing ceremony
KUALA LUMPUR: SD Guthrie Bhd and AME Industrial Park Sdn Bhd, a unit of AME Elite Consortium Bhd, have teamed up to develop a green industrial park within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
In a joint statement, the parties said the project will be developed on 641 acres of prime land in SD Guthrie’s Kulai estate in Johor, and will include a dedicated solar park to provide the industrial park with green energy.
Positioned as a hub for high-value industries such as logistics, advanced manufacturing, and clean technologies, the new industrial park will feature a range of ready-built and built-to-suit factories, including semi-detached, detached, and superlot options, tailored to bespoke business needs.
SD Guthrie managing director Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha said creating synergy with existing and more experienced players in the development of industrial parks is an important strategic step for SD Guthrie as it ventures into new business verticals.
“This memorandum with AME Elite signals our intent to create more revenue streams from our strategically located land assets, and more value for our shareholders,” he said.
AME Elite executive director and group CEO Dylan Tan Teck Eng said combining AME Elite’s expertise in creating award-winning industrial parks with SD Guthrie’s strategically-situated land will attract high-value industries and capitalise on the strong potential of the JS-SEZ.
"This project is certainly part of our strategy of leveling up our standards in industrial park development, not only adhering to high environmental standards, but also leading the way in sustainability,” he added.
According to the statement, the new industrial hub in Kulai will be located in a prime area with significant logistical advantages for prospective investors and business communities.
It is situated approximately 20 kilometers from Johor Bahru Senai International Airport, and is well-connected via the North-South Highway, offering proximity to key ports such as Tanjung Pelepas and Pasir Gudang.
Surrounding developments such as the i-Park @ Senai Airport City and i-Park @ Indahpura are enjoying high take-up rates, which augurs well for development in the area.
