An artist’s impression of PTT Semicon Logistics Hub.
PTT is ramping up safe warehousing and workforce readiness
Malaysia’s logistics scene is booming and industrial spaces are blossoming to meet local and international demand. Prominent industrial innovator PTT Synergy Group Bhd is weaving its own take on automated, low-carbon logistics infrastructure. The Group is on a mission to transform traditional warehousing into an innovation for the next generation, incorporating faster, smarter and greener visions.
PTT Logistics Hub 1 is built on a 6.5-acre site with a GDV of RM180mil.
Flagship: PTT Logistics Hub 1
At the heart of this vision lies PTT Logistics Hub 1, a flagship smart warehouse that offers more than just storage. It is a powerhouse of automation and efficiency. Inside, every inch of space matters. Advanced technologies such as automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), goods-to-person fulfilment, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and an enterprise-grade warehouse management system (WMS) work together like clockwork. The result is a resilient, data-driven fulfilment engine that speeds up throughput, enhances safety, trims costs and keeps waste to a minimum.
Designed as a neutral plug-and-play platform, PTT Space openly welcomes manufacturers, brand owners, third-party logistics providers and e-commerce players from a variety of sectors, including electronics, healthcare, fast-moving consumer goods and retail.
Tenants have a clear pathway to scaling up without any heavy capital expenditure thanks to the provision of shared automations, utilities and data connectivity. All these are designed to make growth both effortless and efficient.
What truly sets PTT apart is its dedication to doing more with less. The smart warehouse design can save tenants up to 75% to 80% storage space saving. This is a huge benefit because it means lower rent, smaller land use and reduced utility bills per order. On its own, automation also cuts out repetitive and tedious tasks such as walking and forklift usage, lifting productivity and reducing overtime to make operations less dependent on low-skilled foreign labour.
PTT Logistics Hub 1 has 168,000 sq ft of warehouse space, with 90,000 sq ft dedicated for operations.
Building the new generation
At the heart of PTT’s story are its people. While the automations do the heavy lifting, the company is committed to creating high-skill, future-ready jobs for Malaysians. This is to uplift the workforce, replacing manual roles with positions such as mechatronics technicians, controls engineers, data analysts and safety specialists. Through apprenticeships and structured training, PTT is doing its part in helping build a new generation of local talent for the logistics sector.
Within every inch of the entire system, safety features buzz day and night to keep the environment safe. From fenced automation zones and forklift-free pick faces to interlocks and emergency stops, PTT is providing work environments that are safer, more ergonomic and vastly more sustainable by design. Even beyond its four walls, PTT’s model continuously contributes to local vendor growth, technology transfer and higher-value employment. The overall aim is to strengthen Malaysia’s logistics competitiveness to reach greater heights.
PTT Logistics Hub 1 can accommodate about 34,168 pallet positions.
Ongoing projects
Among PTT’s ongoing projects is the PTT Semicon Logistics Hub 1 at Valdor Industrial Park, Penang (set for completion in early 2026). Upcoming launches include PTT Logistics Hub 2 at Elmina Business Park, Sekata e-Logistics Park in Pontian, Johor and PTT Rayong Logistics Hub at Rayong Smart Park in Thailand.
Ten more projects are in the pipeline, bringing together a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM2bil. PTT Logistics Hub 1 in Elmina was its first major milestone. It was completed five months ahead of schedule and began operations in July 2025, boasting a GDV of RM180mil.
Sustainability is another pillar of PTT’s success. Every hub comes with high-efficiency LED lighting with motion sensors, photovoltaic-ready roofs and electric vehicle charging facilities. Smart energy cycles keep automation running efficiently while intralogistics route optimisation helps reduce idle time and emissions. On the human side, the company enforces strong safety standards. These include forklift-free zones, health, safety and environment (HSE) training and a zero lost time injuries (LTI) target. Alongside these, the Group is committed to maintaining clear governance through SOP-driven operations and transparent data management.
As Malaysia advances into the era of smart manufacturing and digital trade, PTT stands out as a national enabler of sustainable industrial progress, building capacity quickly, responsibly and at scale while nurturing local talent, empowering vendors and transferring know-how into the wider ecosystem.
PTT Logistics chief executive officer Dan Then Ikh Choo
"The future of logistics is about intelligently managing goods rather than just storage. Malaysia's logistics sector must focus on high-throughput, low-carbon infrastructure. At PTT, we see sustainability and performance as outcomes of intelligent design. PTT Logistics Hub 1 offers a new logistics infrastructure where tenants can utilise automation and digital systems, share resources and scale operations without heavy capital investment, enhancing efficiency, agility and sustainability. We are transforming warehouses into connected ecosystems that drive Malaysia’s logistics economy."
For more information on PTT’s ongoing projects, visit https://ptt.com.my/.
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