Senai is one of the first places companies look when they need a factory in Johor. It has the airport, fast access to the North-South Expressway and an established industrial workforce. Good units move quickly, so it pays to know what to check before you view.
1. Power supply
Ask for the current supply in amps and phase, and compare it with what your machines need. If you need more, find out from TNB how long an upgrade takes and who pays for it before you sign.
2. CCC and fire certificate
Make sure the building has its Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) and a valid fire certificate from Bomba. Without them, your own licences can be delayed.
3. Land category and zoning
The land must allow industrial use for your type of activity. Light industry and heavy industry are not the same, and some processes also need approval from the Department of Environment (DOE).
4. Height, floor loading and layout
Check the eave height, floor loading, column spacing and whether there are crane beams. These decide whether your racking or machines will actually fit.
5. Truck access
Walk the route a 40-ft container truck would take: the road in, the gate, the turning space and the loading bays.
6. Office space and car parks
Most detached factories come with an office block. Check that it is big enough for your team and that there is parking for staff and visitors.
7. Lease terms
Typical terms include a security deposit, a utility deposit and advance rent. Negotiate the rent-free fit-out period, who handles repairs, reinstatement at the end of the lease and your renewal option.
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