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Learning from Experience
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5.2.2 Spatial Profile
The Penang Free Trade Zones, Free Commercial Zones and associated Industrial Estates cover
an area of approximately 3,150 ha. The spatial profile of each of the zones and industrial estates
is detailed below.
Table 5-4 – Spatial Profile – Penang SEZ
Zone Gross Area
Type (FIZ / FCZ / Industrial
Estate)
Distance to
Nearest Airport
Distance to
Nearest Port
Bayan Lepas 520 ha FIZ / FCZ 62 0km 20km
Prai 930 ha FIZ / Industrial Estate63 20km 7km
Mak Mandin 100 ha Industrial Estate 25km 2km
Seberang Jaya 30 ha Industrial Estate 25km 2km
Bukit Tengah 320 ha Industrial Estate 25km 11km
Bukit Minyak 600 ha Industrial Estate 30km 20km
Batu Kawan 650 ha Industrial Estate 20km 30km
Source: BuroHappold Analysis 2017
62 Within Bayan Lepas land situated within Mukim 12, District of Barat Daya and land is designated as a Free Commercial Zone.
This includes the Air Cargo Forwarding Agents Warehouse Complex within Penang International Airport
63 Within Prai the Prai Wharf is designated as a Free Commercial Zone