KUALA LUMPUR (July 17): Jabil Inc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has officially opened its Intelligent Logistics Hub (JIL Hub) at Valdor Industrial Park in Penang. The facility was developed by PROTT Sdn Bhd, a unit of construction contractor PTT Synergy Group Bhd (KL:PTT).

The JIL Hub is equipped with 52,300 pallet positions and designed to support the complex requirements of modern electronics and advanced manufacturing supply chains spanning approximately 417,000 sq ft. The hub is further supported by 160 autonomous mobile robots and robotic arms.

“Supply chain volatility, rising logistics and operating costs, and the need for greater visibility into inventory are a few challenges faced in today’s advanced manufacturing and electronics supply chains,” HH Yeo, Jabil's senior vice-president of operations, said in a statement on Friday.

“Coupled with the growth we see in the region, the new facility is a timely investment to enhance our automation capability and help Jabil grow to meet our customers’ future needs,” he added.

The opening ceremony was officiated by Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong and Penang state executive councillor for trade and community unity Goh Choon Aik.

"Manufacturing and technology are advancing rapidly, and operating on a just-in-time basis alone is no longer sufficient. Businesses today must also be prepared on a just-in-case basis, which is exactly what this facility is designed to support,” Sim said.

The JIL Hub further strengthens Penang's position as a strategic hub within Malaysia's electrical and electronics industry and reinforces the state's attractiveness as a destination for high-value investments.

The facility strengthens the nation's advanced manufacturing ecosystem and accelerates Industry 4.0 adoption.