Seksyen 26 Shah Alam Industrial Area (HICOM Industrial Estate): Factories, Prices and Rent
Seksyen 26 is the core of Shah Alam's HICOM Industrial Estate, a freehold factory area on KESAS built around Proton's original plant. JPPH-recorded sales had a median of RM4.9 million in the 24 months to July 2026, and HICOM-area rents a median of RM2.10 psf a month.
Key Takeaways
- Seksyen 26 is the core of Shah Alam's HICOM Industrial Estate (Kawasan Perindustrian HICOM), an older medium-to-heavy manufacturing area cut through by KESAS, with its own HICOM interchange. It is not Hicom-Glenmarie, which sits in Seksyen U1 about 6 km to the north beside the Federal Highway.
- Sale prices: JPPH recorded 10 industrial transactions in Seksyen 26 in the 24 months to July 2026, at a median of RM4.9 million. Semi-detached factories, the most traded type, sold for RM2.5 million to about RM7.2 million, or a median of about RM616 psf of land.
- Rent: 22 registered factory tenancies in the Pekan HICOM mukim (Seksyen 26, 27 and 28) over the same period had a median of RM2.10 psf a month, about RM9,500 a month. The Shah Alam median was RM1.73 psf.
- Tenure: every Seksyen 26 industrial transfer JPPH recorded from January 2021 to July 2026 was freehold.
- The big change: Proton's 83.48-hectare Shah Alam plant, in operation since 1985, built its last car on 30 September 2025. The site is owned by DRB-HICOM, and its next use will shape the estate for years.
Seksyen 26 Shah Alam is the industrial section most people know as the HICOM Industrial Estate: a freehold factory area on both sides of KESAS, between Subang Jaya to the east and Shah Alam's Seksyen 25, 27 and 33, built around Proton's original car plant. The stock is mainly semi-detached factories and large detached plants. In the 24 months to July 2026, JPPH-recorded sales had a median of RM4.9 million, and registered rents across the HICOM mukim had a median of RM2.10 psf a month.
This guide goes deeper on Seksyen 26 only. For how it fits with Seksyen 15, 16, 23, 27, 34 and U1, read our Shah Alam industrial areas by Seksyen guide.
Where is Seksyen 26 Shah Alam? Boundaries and main roads
Seksyen 26 sits in the south-east of Shah Alam, where the city meets Subang Jaya. On current maps its neighbours are Seksyen 22 and Subang Hi-Tech to the north, USJ 16 to the east, Seksyen 27 to the south-east, Seksyen 33 to the south and Seksyen 25 (Taman Sri Muda) to the west.
| Item | Seksyen 26 detail |
|---|---|
| Common names | HICOM Industrial Estate, Kawasan Perindustrian HICOM, Taman Perindustrian Hicom, "Hicom Seksyen 26" |
| Local authority | Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA) |
| District | Petaling |
| Mukim on land titles (JPPH filing) | Pekan HICOM |
| Expressway | KESAS (Shah Alam Expressway, E5) runs through the section, with the HICOM interchange inside it |
| Main roads | Persiaran Kuala Selangor, Persiaran Hulu Selangor, Persiaran Klang, Persiaran Sabak Bernam, Persiaran Tengku Ampuan |
| Street names | Numbered "26" roads, for example Jalan 26/6 |
| Typical stock | Detached plants on 1 to 4 acre lots, semi-detached factories on about 7,900 to 10,100 sq ft lots, a few terraces |
Two boundary points matter in practice:
- The east side borders Subang Jaya. USJ 16 and Subang Hi-Tech fall under Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya (MBSJ), not MBSA. A factory a few hundred metres apart can therefore deal with a different council for licences, building plans and assessment.
- The title says Pekan HICOM, not "Seksyen 26". JPPH files Seksyen 26, 27 and 28 under the mukim of Pekan HICOM. Seksyen 22 and some nearby schemes are filed under a different mukim, Pekan Baru HICOM. Lion Industrial Park, for example, appears under Pekan Baru HICOM in JPPH records, so confirm the section from the title when a unit there is described as Seksyen 26.
HICOM Industrial Estate history and the automotive cluster
The estate takes its name from HICOM, the Heavy Industries Corporation of Malaysia. The Cabinet approved HICOM in June 1980 and it was incorporated on 27 November 1980, and in May 1983 HICOM took 70% of the joint venture that became Proton, according to Proton's corporate milestones.
Proton's Shah Alam plant, in the north of Seksyen 26, was the anchor. It began operating in 1985, spread over 83.48 hectares with an investment of about RM370 million, and produced more than 4 million vehicles. It also held the country's first automotive R&D centre and a semi high-speed test track. The last Saga rolled off the line on 30 September 2025 and the final 1,400 manufacturing staff moved to Tanjong Malim, Proton said in October 2025.
The plant is owned by DRB-HICOM, which holds 50.1% of Proton, Bernama reported. When the Geely deal was announced in 2017, DRB-HICOM's chief said the Shah Alam land would be transferred to DRB-HICOM "at a fair price" and that the group would "have an opportunity to develop the 250 acres", The Edge reported. Proton's 2025 release did not say what the site will become, so follow DRB-HICOM's Bursa Malaysia announcements if you own or plan to buy nearby.
The car plant pulled in suppliers. Automotive parts maker PHN Industry, for example, lists its plant at Jalan 26/6, Kawasan Perindustrian HICOM Seksyen 26. Newer stock followed: in 2010 Mah Sing bought about 19.18 acres of freehold industrial land in the Hicom industrial estate for RM45.5 million (about RM54.45 psf) to build iParc 2 @Shah Alam, a semi-detached factory scheme with an estimated GDV of RM143 million, The Edge reported.
What the Proton closure means for buyers and tenants
Suppliers that existed to feed the Shah Alam line have followed Proton north or found other customers, so expect some older supplier plants to come up for sale or lease. Around 250 acres in the middle of an established estate is also rare in the Klang Valley: whatever DRB-HICOM decides will change traffic, services and nearby values.
Estates and building types inside Seksyen 26
JPPH records show three kinds of stock in Seksyen 26:
- Large detached plants on lots of about 1 to 4 acres along the main persiaran, suited to medium and heavy manufacturing, with big yards and room for their own substation.
- Semi-detached factory rows on lots of roughly 7,900 to 10,100 sq ft, including newer schemes such as iParc 2. These are the most traded units, used for light manufacturing, assembly and distribution with an office in front.
- A few terraces on lots of about 3,900 sq ft. For a small unit, Seksyen 27 next door has far more.
A small commercial and residential pocket sits on the eastern edge, close to Subang Jaya.
Seksyen 26 factory prices (JPPH data)
The tables use JPPH-recorded transactions to July 2026, covering the 24 months from August 2024, from our Shah Alam industrial transaction data.
| Area (JPPH scheme) | Deals in 24 months | Median price | Main type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seksyen 26 | 10 | RM4.9 million | Semi-D |
| Seksyen 27 (next door) | 11 | RM2.1 million | Terrace |
| Seksyen 16 | 9 | RM3.47 million | Semi-D |
| Temasya Industrial Park (U1) | 23 | RM6.85 million | Semi-D |
| Shah Alam, all industrial buildings | 159 | RM3.55 million | Mixed |
Inside Seksyen 26, the picture by building type is:
| Seksyen 26 type | Sales (Aug 2024 to Jul 2026) | Price range | Median | Median land area | Median price per sq ft of land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | RM2.5 million to about RM7.2 million | RM4.9 million | About 8,370 sq ft | About RM616 |
| Detached | 4 | RM13.5 million to RM35 million | Too few for a median | Over 1 acre | n/a |
| Terrace | 1 | n/a | n/a | About 3,900 sq ft | n/a |
Three readings of the numbers:
- Land value has risen. In 2021 and 2022, 11 Seksyen 26 semi-D sales had a median of RM5.5 million on larger lots (median 10,075 sq ft), or about RM543 psf of land. The recent median of about RM616 psf of land is roughly 13% higher, even though the median price fell because recent lots were smaller.
- Use land psf as the yardstick. JPPH floor areas for multi-storey factories are not always recorded the same way, so registered prices are compared per square foot of land, the steadier yardstick for semi-Ds here.
- Seksyen 26 is one of Shah Alam's dearer sections. Its RM4.9 million median is above the citywide RM3.55 million and below Temasya in U1 (RM6.85 million), while Seksyen 27 terraces next door trade much lower.
For current asking prices, browse factories for sale in Shah Alam or narrow it to semi-D factories for sale in Shah Alam.
Seksyen 26 factory rent
Registered tenancies in Seksyen 26 alone are too few for a reliable figure, so the table uses the Pekan HICOM mukim (Seksyen 26, 27 and 28), against Shah Alam as a whole. Period: August 2024 to July 2026.
| Group | Registered tenancies | Median rent psf a month | Median monthly rent | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekan HICOM, all types | 22 | RM2.10 (middle half RM1.41 to RM3.05) | RM9,500 | About 4,680 sq ft |
| Pekan HICOM, semi-D | 7 | RM2.77 | RM17,000 | About 6,320 sq ft |
| Pekan HICOM, detached (incl. part units) | 11 | RM1.71 | RM8,000 | About 4,680 sq ft |
| Shah Alam, all types | 115 | RM1.73 | RM6,000 | n/a |
| Shah Alam, semi-D | 24 | RM2.12 | RM17,300 | About 8,810 sq ft |
Detached plants rent for less per square foot than semi-Ds, as across Shah Alam (RM1.55 psf citywide). On deposits, landlords usually ask for 2 months' rent as a security deposit, 1 month as a utility deposit and 1 month's rent in advance, and more from heavy power or water users, new companies, or tenants with heavy machinery. For lease terms across the city, see our Shah Alam factory rent guide and the Shah Alam warehouse rent guide, or browse factories for rent in Shah Alam.
Access: KESAS, Federal Highway and the port
- KESAS is the main artery. The HICOM interchange is inside Seksyen 26, and the expressway runs east to Subang Jaya, Puchong and Sri Petaling and west towards Klang and the Port Klang end at Pandamaran.
- Federal Highway is about 4 km north, reached through Seksyen 22 and Subang Hi-Tech, for Batu Tiga, Glenmarie, Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur.
- Port runs: a Port Klang belt site will always be closer to the wharves, but Seksyen 26 wins when you need both a direct KESAS run to the port and a short trip to customers in Subang, Petaling Jaya and Puchong.
- Staff: there is no rail station in the section, so most workers need their own transport or a company bus.
Seksyen 26 vs Hicom-Glenmarie: not the same place
Both names carry "HICOM" from the same corporate family, but they are separate estates about 6 km apart.
| Seksyen 26 (HICOM Industrial Estate) | Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | Seksyen 26 (with Seksyen 27 and 28 in the same mukim) | Seksyen U1 |
| Mukim on title | Pekan HICOM | Bandar Glenmarie or Damansara |
| Main road | KESAS, HICOM interchange | Federal Highway, Subang airport highway |
| Character | Older manufacturing estate, big detached plants, semi-D rows | Light industry and offices, semi-D and detached with large office blocks |
| Rail | No station inside | Glenmarie LRT interchange |
| Price signal (JPPH, 24 months) | RM4.9 million median | Temasya RM6.85 million median |
| Rent signal | Pekan HICOM median RM2.10 psf | 5 registered tenancies, median about RM1.50 psf |
If an advert says "Hicom", ask which one. Our HICOM Glenmarie Industrial Park guide covers U1 in detail.
Who Seksyen 26 suits
Seksyen 26 fits medium manufacturing and metal work that needs a large freehold plant, heavy power and lorry space; automotive and engineering suppliers serving Shah Alam, Subang and Klang; and distributors that want a semi-D with office and warehouse under one roof and KESAS at the gate (also compare warehouses for rent in Shah Alam). It fits less well if you need a very small unit (try Seksyen 27), rail access (Glenmarie) or the lowest entry price (Bukit Kemuning in Seksyen 34 traded at a RM840,000 median).
Checklist before you buy or rent in Seksyen 26
- Title: mukim Pekan HICOM, category of land use industrial, tenure, and any express condition limiting the use.
- Council and zoning: check the lot on SISMAPS, PLANMalaysia Selangor's planning map, and on the eastern edge confirm whether the lot is under MBSA or MBSJ.
- Approvals: ask for the approved building plan and the CCC or CF. Older plants often have extensions that were never approved.
- Power: get the TNB supply rating or a recent bill and check whether the site has its own substation. Work out your load first with the factory power calculator.
- Floor and height: floor loading from the structural drawings, and the clear height measured on site.
- Multiple titles: large plants can sit on several titles; make sure the yard and car park are in the deal.
- Environment and fire: for emissions, effluent or scheduled waste, check with the Department of Environment and MBSA before you sign, and ask Bomba whether the building needs a fire certificate.
- Price check: compare the asking price with the JPPH medians above, using price per square foot of land.
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FAQ
Is Seksyen 26 Shah Alam the same as the HICOM Industrial Estate?
Yes. Seksyen 26 is the core of the HICOM Industrial Estate, also called Kawasan Perindustrian HICOM. Land titles show it, with Seksyen 27 and 28, under the mukim of Pekan HICOM.
Is Hicom-Glenmarie in Seksyen 26?
No. Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park is in Seksyen U1, beside the Federal Highway and Glenmarie LRT, about 6 km north. Seksyen 26 is the older HICOM Industrial Estate on KESAS, with different stock, access and prices.
How much does a factory in Seksyen 26 Shah Alam cost?
JPPH recorded 10 industrial transactions in Seksyen 26 in the 24 months to July 2026, at a median of RM4.9 million. Semi-Ds sold for RM2.5 million to about RM7.2 million, and detached plants for RM13.5 million to RM35 million.
What is the factory rent in Seksyen 26 and the HICOM area?
Registered tenancies in the Pekan HICOM mukim (Seksyen 26, 27 and 28) from August 2024 to July 2026 had a median of RM2.10 psf a month, about RM9,500 a month. Semi-Ds had a median of RM2.77 psf, against RM1.73 psf for Shah Alam overall.
Is Seksyen 26 Shah Alam freehold or leasehold?
Every Seksyen 26 industrial transfer JPPH recorded from January 2021 to July 2026 was freehold, as were 71 of 75 in the wider Pekan HICOM mukim. Still confirm the tenure and express conditions on the title before paying a deposit.
Which highway serves Seksyen 26 Shah Alam?
KESAS runs through Seksyen 26, with a HICOM interchange inside the section, towards Subang Jaya and Puchong in one direction and Klang and Port Klang in the other. The Federal Highway is about 4 km north.
What will happen to the Proton plant site in Seksyen 26?
Proton ended vehicle production in Shah Alam on 30 September 2025. The plant is owned by DRB-HICOM, which said in 2017 it would have the opportunity to develop the roughly 250 acres. Proton's 2025 announcement gave no new use, so watch DRB-HICOM's Bursa Malaysia filings.
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