Iskandar Halal Park (abbreviated as IHP), formerly known as Johor Halal Park, is a world-class integrated industrial park focusing on the halal industry, located in the freehold industrial zone of Pasir Gudang, Johor, within the Eastern Corridor of Iskandar Malaysia. As a HALMAS-certified halal industrial park, it aims to build a comprehensive industrial ecosystem for halal food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cold-chain logistics.
As a specialized economic zone for halal product manufacturing, IHP brings together manufacturing, services, and shared industry infrastructure, committed to improving the efficiency and compliance of halal product manufacturing, while implementing green design and environmental protection concepts, such as clean production facilities, energy-saving, pollution prevention, and accessibility of raw materials.
Location Advantages
Close to Johor Port and Tanjung Langsat Port, suitable for export-oriented food and manufacturing industries.
Certification and Incentives
Certified by Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) with HALMAS certification, ensuring high quality, integrity, and safety assurance. Tenants enjoy multiple fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, including 10 years of corporate income tax exemption.
Transportation and Convenience
The park is freehold, equipped with a security guard system, ample parking space, and is located near large population clusters. It has a superior geographical location and convenient transportation (Senai-Desaru Expressway, Pasir Gudang Highway, Johor Bahru East Coast Highway).
Factory Types and Scale
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Cluster Factory (Double-storey Cluster type): Land approx. 101′ × 85′, built-up approx. 5,800 sqft
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Link Detached Factory (Semi-detached type): Land approx. 140′ × 158′, built-up approx. 15,296 sqft
Factories are equipped with high-spec facilities, such as 150–200 Amp power supply, Unifi high-speed broadband, 10–11m ceiling height, 10 kN/m² floor loading, etc.
International Halal Park Comparison
Some countries (such as Indonesia and the UAE) are also developing halal industrial parks, but most are still focused on traditional manufacturing and exports. IHP integrates modern industrial standards, green environmental protection, high-speed networks, and certification support, giving it strong strategic competitiveness.
Future Development Opportunities
More tax incentives will be provided to establish a core base for the Global Halal Alliance, promoting connectivity in the global halal supply chain. The global halal industry is growing rapidly, and Malaysian halal products are expected to remain competitive in the future.
Iskandar Halal Park Advantages
Location | Core area of the Eastern Corridor, convenient transportation, close to population and logistics hubs. Near Singapore and major Southeast Asia logistics channels. |
Certification and Policy | HALMAS certification + 10-year tax exemption + potential additional incentives, bringing long-term cost savings for enterprises. |
Infrastructure | High-spec factories, high-speed networks, eco-friendly design, shared services. Green infrastructure with eco-friendly design and shared services, improving park operational efficiency. |
Factory Types | Diverse options: cluster factories, semi-detached factories, etc., meeting different enterprise needs. |
Strategic Positioning | Integrated into the global sustainable halal industry chain, with a stable position and development potential. |
Iskandar Halal Park is not only an important halal industry cluster in Eastern Malaysia, but also has significant competitive advantages in policy support, geographical advantages, and green development. If you wish to know more about certain factory layouts, rental or sales prices, feel free to contact us!