Malaysia, A Global
Investment Destination
Total Area
127,000
square miles
Population
34.1
Million
GDP
USD399.7
Billion
(2023)
PENANG, A BENCHMARK FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
GDP
RM116
Billion
Manufacturing
RM53.9
Billion
E&E (74.9%)
Services
RM55.7
Billion
Population
1.8
Million
Workforce
926,200
Billion
E&E (74.6%)
Malaysia, A Global
Investment Destination
Total Area
127,000
square miles
Population
34.1
Million
GDP
USD399.7
Billion
(2023)
PENANG, A BENCHMARK FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
GDP
RM116
Billion
Manufacturing
RM53.9
Billion
E&E (74.9%)
Services
RM55.7
Billion
Population
1.8
Million
Workforce
926,200
Billion
E&E (74.6%)
Overview
Silicon Island
Silicon Island, a 2,300-acre development on Penang’s southern tip, is poised to become a model of sustainable living and a low carbon economy.
GREEN BY DESIGN
Silicon Island holds a 5-Diamond Low Carbon City accreditation by Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation, committed to sustainability and carbon reduction – ensuring a greener environment for investors, residents and businesses.
45%
Carbon Emission Reduction
402 acres
or 17.5% of total land area is designated as green space; with parks, beaches and mangrove wetlands.
SUPER LOW ENERGY BUILDINGS
100%
powered by renewable energy*
*First phase of Green Tech Park
70:30
Public-private
transport mode share
OVER
100KM
Bicycle and walking track network
34%
freshwater
consumption reduction
Island-wide
SOLAR PV
INSTALLATION
63.5%
waste reduction
in landfills
Withstandable to
1.25m SEA LEVEL RISE
45%
Carbon Emission Reduction
402 acres
or 17.5% of total land area is designated as green space; with parks, beaches and mangrove wetlands.
SUPER LOW ENERGY BUILDINGS
100%
powered by renewable energy*
*First phase of Green Tech Park
70:30
Public-private
transport mode share
OVER
100KM
Bicycle and walking track network
34%
freshwater
consumption reduction
Island-wide
SOLAR PV
INSTALLATION
63.5%
waste reduction
in landfills
Withstandable to
1.25m SEA LEVEL RISE
FEATURES
Connectivity
Green Plan
Smart City
Conservations
Connectivity
Green Plan
Smart City
Conservations
WHY INVEST
GROWTH-FIRST
ECOSYSTEM
Every element of the island is self-sustaining, positioning itself as the premier choice for progressive investors.
STRATEGIC
LOCATION
Serves as the heart of a thriving economic hub with seamless connectivity & infrastructure.
INNOVATIVE
PLACEMAKING
The Heart of the Island is both a key attraction and a desirable place to live, offering a blend of lifestyle and workspaces.
COMMITMENT TO
SUSTAINABILITY
The island is a leader in sustainable design, preserving the present day’s diverse resources while facilitating the future’s offerings.
GROWTH-FIRST
ECOSYSTEM
Every element of the island is self-sustaining, positioning itself as the premier choice for progressive investors.
STRATEGIC
LOCATION
Serves as the heart of a thriving economic hub with seamless connectivity & infrastructure.
INNOVATIVE
PLACEMAKING
The Heart of the Island is both a key attraction and a desirable place to live, offering a blend of lifestyle and workspaces.
COMMITMENT TO
SUSTAINABILITY
The island is a leader in sustainable design, preserving the present day’s diverse resources while facilitating the future’s offerings.
A VISIONARY
COLLABORATION
Silicon Island is a joint effort between the Penang State Government and Gamuda Berhad. Through Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd, this partnership drives a shared vision of creating a future-ready island, rooted in sustainability and innovation.
