North Rawang & Serendah Industrial Belt – The Next Frontier for Rail-Linked Warehousing & Large-Scale Industry

North Rawang / Serendah – The Strategic Northern Gateway for Industrial Expansion

With land in Klang and Shah Alam becoming increasingly scarce and expensive, businesses are looking north toward Rawang, Serendah, and the Tanjung Malim Corridor.

This region, strategically located along PLUS Highway and the ETS/KTM rail line, is fast gaining attention for large-scale logistics, vehicle-related industries, and heavy industrial uses—especially with the support of government masterplans tied to automotive and electric vehicle growth.

Why North Rawang / Serendah Industrial Belt is in Demand

1. Direct Rail and Highway Infrastructure

• Located near:

  • Rawang Interchange (PLUS Highway)

  • Serendah KTM Freight Line (cargo rail access)

  • Future connectivity via East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) spur routes

This makes it ideal for:

• Bulk transportation

• Automotive logistics

• Containerized cargo warehousing

2. Proximity to Proton City & EV Manufacturing

• Just north of Serendah is Tanjung Malim’s Proton City, earmarked as a national EV and automotive hub

• Supply chain companies and logistics providers are securing land around Serendah to support:

  • Auto part manufacturing

  • Warehousing for components

  • Vehicle storage and pre-delivery inspection (PDI)

3. Availability of Industrial Land at Scale

• Land banks from 5 to 200+ acres

• Suitable for:

  • Custom-built industrial campuses

  • Regional distribution centers (RDCs)

  • Industrial park development

• Land prices are significantly lower than in Klang Valley south

4. Government & Strategic Planning Support

• The area falls under multiple state and federal logistics infrastructure blueprints

• Boosted by:

  • National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2020

  • Selangor Industrial Master Plan

  • Possible support from MPIC and MITI

Key Developments Nearby

• Serendah Integrated Industrial Park (SIIP)

• Proton City supplier zones

• Serendah New Town growth

These are creating industrial gravity and long-term ecosystem support.

Who Should Consider This Area?

• Vehicle & automotive supply chain firms

• Third-party logistics (3PL) and cold chain providers

• Investors looking for EV-linked industrial land

• Developers building mega-scale industrial townships