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HI World City
HI World City @ Penang Science Park is a commercial shop office development by HI World Sdn Bhd, located along Jalan PSPN1 in Simpang Ampat, within the Penang Science Park corridor bordering Batu Kawan. Spread across 4.51 acres and 4 blocks, the project offers just 55 individually-titled commercial units — a boutique commercial offering compared to the large residential townships surrounding it, positioned to serve the industrial and business community anchored by Penang Science Park.
About HI World City
HI World City is designed around two shop office formats. The majority of the development — 47 units — are 2-storey intermediate shop offices, each sitting on a 24′ x 63′ (1,527 sqft) land parcel with a 2,183 sqft built-up area. A smaller collection of 8 corner units are built as 3-storey shop offices, with land areas ranging from 1,880 to 4,162 sqft and built-up areas between 5,096 and 10,134 sqft — offering significantly more floor space for larger business operations, flagship outlets, or multi-tenant setups.
Ceiling heights are generous throughout: the ground floor is built with a 20ft ceiling, well-suited for showroom, retail, or F&B tenants requiring double-volume space, while the first and second floors carry a 12ft ceiling. Every unit comes with individual title, meaning owners are not subject to ongoing maintenance fees or sinking fund contributions — a distinguishing feature compared to strata-titled commercial developments. The project runs on a 3-phase TNB electrical meter supply, suited for business and light industrial equipment loads.
HI World City sits on approximately 4.51 acres at Penang Science Park, on the Jalan PSPN 1 frontage a minute from Batu Kawan. The development runs to 55 shop office units across four blocks — 47 double-storey and 8 triple-storey — laid out in facing rows with parking bays along both sides and a service road between.
Quick answer: HI World City is a leasehold 99 years (from 2026) shop office (individual title, commercial) by HI World Sdn Bhd in Batu Kawan, Penang. It offers 55 (47 x 2-storey + 8 x 3-storey) units with N/A (Commercial) bedrooms, from 2,183 – 10,134 sq ft, with completion targeted for End of 2027. Gross prices start from RM2,200,000.
The distinguishing feature is ceiling height. The ground floor runs to 20 feet, roughly double a conventional shoplot, which lets an owner insert a mezzanine and extract three storeys of usable area from a two-storey footprint. For trades that need vertical space — showrooms, light assembly, storage-heavy retail — that changes what the unit can hold.
Unit Types
| Type | Format | Land Area | Built-Up Area | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Storey Shop Office | Intermediate | 24′ x 63′ (1,527 sqft) | 2,183 sqft | 47 |
| 3-Storey Shop Office | Corner | 1,880 – 4,162 sqft | 5,096 – 10,134 sqft | 8 |
The two-storey units sit on 24′ x 63′ land (1,527 sqft) with 2,183 sqft built-up. The triple-storey units are substantially larger, on land from 1,880 sqft to 4,162 sqft with built-up spanning 5,096 sqft to 10,134 sqft — a bracket that suits an operator wanting a headquarters-scale address rather than a retail bay.
Facilities
- Individual Title (No Maintenance Fee or Sinking Fund)
- Government Car Park Access (no private reserved bays)
- 3-Phase TNB Electrical Supply
- 20ft Ground Floor Ceiling Height
- Scale Model Available for Viewing
Tenure is leasehold running 99 years from 2026, held on individual title rather than strata — meaning each unit is a standalone parcel rather than a share in a common building, which matters for financing and for resale flexibility.
Location & Connectivity
On Jalan PSPN1, Simpang Ampat, HI World City falls inside the Penang Science Park precinct, which adjoins the larger industrial and residential corridor of Batu Kawan. From here, the development is close to a dense cluster of MNCs and light industrial firms inside Penang Science Park, and to the wider network of the Batu Kawan Industrial Park. Jalan PSPN1 gives it direct road access, and the Second Penang Bridge (Jambatan Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah) is near enough for easy trips to Penang Island.
Covering 415 acres, Penang Science Park is among the main industrial growth zones in the state. Its tenants work in biotech, food, aerospace and avionics, automotive, LED, EMS, electrical and electronics, and semiconductors. Those companies are why a shop office here makes commercial sense: right next door is a large daytime workforce that needs food outlets, services and suppliers, exactly the trades a row of shop offices supplies.
Getting around is straightforward. Batu Kawan proper is a minute away, the Bukit Tambun toll three minutes and Juru Auto City ten, while the Second Penang Bridge, IKEA Batu Kawan and Design Village Outlet Mall are all nearby.
Developer Background
The developer is HI World Sdn Bhd, a boutique commercial builder working in the corridor between Batu Kawan and Penang Science Park. It concentrates on shop offices with individual titles, so business owners own their property directly and avoid the continuing strata management costs common in the bigger mixed-use commercial schemes around the area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is HI World City?
HI World City starts from RM2,200,000 gross, according to the developer’s project summary. The price of a given unit depends on its house type and lot. PM us for the current price list.
What is the tenure of HI World City?
The development is Leasehold for 99 years, with the lease starting from 2026.
Does HI World City have maintenance fees?
No. As the units carry individual title, there is no ongoing maintenance fee or sinking fund contribution.
How many units are in HI World City?
The development has 55 units in total — 47 2-storey intermediate shop offices and 8 3-storey corner shop offices.
What is the expected completion date?
Expected completion is end of 2027. As of the latest update, site clearing is complete and piling works are set to begin.
Is there dedicated parking for each unit?
No private car park bays are reserved — parking is via the surrounding government car park.
What is the ceiling height for HI World City units?
The ground floor has a 20ft ceiling height, while the first and second floors have a 12ft ceiling height.
What electrical supply does HI World City use?
Units are supplied with a 3-phase TNB electrical meter, suitable for business and light industrial use.
Unit Sizes
| Type | Size | Bedroom | Bathroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2-Storey Shop Office | 2,183 sqft | Studio | - Bathroom |
| Type 3-Storey Shop Office | 5,096 - 10,134 sqft | Studio | - Bathroom |
Is HI World City Right For You?
Why Buy at HI World City
Individual title on a commercial lot. Not strata — you own the lot itself. For a shop office that matters for financing, for control over the building, and when you eventually sell.
Only 55 units across 4.51 acres. A small, low-density commercial cluster rather than a sprawling shop office row where your unit disappears among a hundred others.
Simpang Ampat sits at the Batu Kawan gateway. Highway access and proximity to the industrial park give the location genuine business traffic rather than speculative footfall.
Why HI World City May Not Suit You
This is commercial property. Financing, deposit and tax treatment differ from residential. Talk to a banker who handles commercial lending before you commit to numbers.
Ninety-nine year leasehold from 2026. The clock starts fresh, but it is still leasehold. Factor that into any long-hold plan and confirm how your lender treats it.
Completing end of 2027. Around two years of construction. Read the Sale and Purchase Agreement carefully and ask to see HI World's completed commercial projects.
Our Take
Which unit should you choose at HI World City?
HI World City at Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat suits most buyers best as a 2-storey intermediate: 2,183 sq ft on a 24' x 63' lot, with a double-height shop at the front and an 824 sq ft office at the back of the first floor. The 3-storey corners start at 5,096 sq ft.
- Why a 2-storey intermediate
- The front 9,655mm of the first floor is drawn as a void, so a showroom or display trade gets full height behind the 168 sq ft verandah. Toilets, yard and air-con ledge stay at the back.
- Pick differently if
- A 3-storey corner (5,096 to 10,134 sq ft) for three floors and a side verandah. Lots 30 to 41 or 44 to 54, the intermediates nearest the Workers Village plots, for food trades.
- Check before you book
- The front of the 2-storey first floor is drawn as a void. If you plan to floor it over for more office space, ask whether the approved building plan allows it before you book.
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By the MyDreamProp team · Updated · Our view, based on the developer's floor plans and layout plan.
Area Deep Dive: Batu Kawan, Penang
Schools and campuses2
- UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Bandar Cassia)
- Universiti Sains Malaysia Engineering Campus (Nibong Tebal)
Healthcare3
- Hospital Seberang Jaya
- Hospital Bukit Mertajam
- Penang General Hospital
Daily essentials3
- IKEA Batu Kawan
- Design Village Outlet Mall
- AEON Mall Bukit Mertajam
Transit and highways3
- Second Penang Bridge (Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah)
- North–South Expressway Batu Kawan interchange
- Penang International Airport
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