Axis Real Estate Investment Trust has announced that the development of its Bukit Raja Distribution Centre 2, a warehouse facility, located at Bukit Raja Selatan Industrial Area, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, has been completed upon obtaining the Certificate of Completion and Compliance on 1 August 2023.

With the CCC in hand, Axis-REIT will be able to hand over BRDC 2 to the e-commerce operator, SPX Xpress (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Shopee Express Malaysia Sdn Bhd) ahead of the targeted handover date of 31 August 2023. The property has been fully leased by the latter for a period of 15 years while rental shall commence from 1 August 2023.

The development of BRDC 2 involves the construction of a single storey warehouse and ancillary buildings, enhancement of an existing 3-storey office block with a total gross built-up area of approximately 620,096 sq ft, located on a 20-acre freehold land. The Certificate of Practical Completion for BRDC 2 was obtained earlier on 26 June 2023.

Axis REIT Managers Berhad chief executive officer/executive director Leong Kit May says, “We are certainly pleased that the development of BRDC 2 has officially been completed. Coupled with the new tenancy at Shah Alam DC 3 by August 2023, BRDC 2’s completion will enhance the portfolio occupancy rate to 92% where the higher rate will undoubtedly contribute positively to Axis-REIT’s income in the coming quarters