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MSM secures 15-year lease extension for Prai sugar refinery operations
MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad has extended its lease agreement for the land housing its sugar refinery in Prai, Penang, ensuring continued operations for another 15 years. The arrangement provides stability for the company's manufacturing footprint in the state.
LSN Malaysia ·
The sugar refinery operated by MSM Malaysia Holdings Berhad in Prai will continue its operations under a renewed 15-year lease agreement for the land. The extension secures the company's long-term presence at the Penang facility, which serves as a key production hub for the region.
The lease renewal demonstrates continued commitment to maintaining sugar refining capacity in Penang, an area that has hosted industrial operations for decades. MSM, one of the region's major sugar processors, relies on the Prai location as part of its operational network across Malaysia.
The terms of the lease extension provide MSM with a defined operational timeline, allowing the company to plan capital investments and maintain workforce stability at the facility. The arrangement reflects the ongoing importance of the sugar refining sector to Penang's industrial economy.
The refinery has been instrumental in MSM's distribution and supply operations, serving both domestic consumption and regional markets. The lease extension addresses regulatory and operational requirements necessary for the company's continued presence in the state.
Photo: The Perai Industrial Zone and Port of Penang seen from the Penang Bridge, September 2017. Vnonymous via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).