This blog is especially useful if you are a:
 

• Warehouse Owner planning a new setup
• Business Owner looking to cut down electricity bills
• Contractor unsure of what to recommend to clients
• Procurement Team tasked with buying lights
• Maintenance Team managing day-to-day operations

In this guide, we'll walk you through:
 

• The key factors to consider before making a decision
• The main types of warehouse lighting

 

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The first thing to check is how high your warehouse ceiling is. Higher ceilings need stronger, focused lighting, while lower ceilings work best with evenly distributed linear lighting.
Not all warehouses have the same setup. Lighting must be matched to the tasks performed.
 

• Brightness
  • Storage areas  → Moderate brightness
  • Inspection or detailed work  → Higher brightness
     
• Color Temperature
  • 4000K  → Comfortable for general storage areas
  • 6500K  → Crisp lighting that helps workers stay alert and focused, especially in task-heavy environments
     
• Beam Angle
  • Wide beam  → Open areas
  • Narrow beam  → Racking aisles or targeted tasks

Step 3: Environmental Conditions

Your warehouse environment affects the safety and lifespan of your lights. The wrong light in the wrong environment isn't just about "spoiling faster" – it can cause accidents, fires, or even explosions.
 

• Dry & Clean → Normal lights are fine.
• Damp, Dusty or Chemical Areas → Use Anti-Corrosive lights (IP65+). Prevents rust, water leakage, and short-circuits.
• Hazardous Areas (gases, vapors, dust) → Only Explosion-Proof lights (ATEX/IECEx certified). Normal lights here risk fire or explosion.
• Outdoor Use → Make sure lights have proper waterproofing to prevent shock or failure.

Running costs in warehouses add up fast. With Malaysia's industrial electrivity tariff now at ~45.40 sen/kWh (effective July 1, 2025, up from ~39.95 sen/kWh), long-hour lighting means even bigger bills.

Many owners don't realise that LEDs pay back their upfront cost within just 1-2 years. By switching to LED highbays and linear batterns, businesses save up to 70% on energy bills compared to traditional lights.

Add smart sensors (PIR, microwave, daylight harvesting) in low-traffic areas, and lights only turn on when needed – further reducing wastage and cutting operational costs.

Sources: Lowyat | SoyaCincau

 
When it comes to warehouse lighting, compliance isn't optional – it's law.
 

• SIRIM Certified → Required for all electrical products in Malaysia. Ensures safety and protects insurance claims.
• TNB Compliance → Strictly enforce in government projects; less strict for private warehouses but still important during inspections or claims.
• ATEX/IECEx Ceritifed → Mandatory for hazardous areas with flammable gases or dust.
• Workplace Lighting Standards →  Good lighting design reduces accidents and supports OSH compliance.

 

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Most Common Types of Lights Used in Warehouses

Recommendation (From Price High to Low)

• Philips GreenUp Round LED Highbay
• Philips SmartBright BY239P LED Highbay
• Ecolink LED Highbay

 

 

Recommendation (From Price High to Low)

Explosion Proof Range

• Crown Ex BYS Linear Light
• Crown Ex GYD930 Linear Light

  Normal Range

• Philips SmartBright Select 31600 LED Batten
• Philips WT069C TLED Batten (Anti Corrosive)
• Ecolink Waterproof Batten

 

Recommendation (From Price High to Low)
 
Explosion Proof Range

• Crown Ex GYD780 Explosion Proof LED Floodlight (IECEx Certified)
• Crown Ex GYD720 Explosion Proof LED Floodlight (IECEx Certified)

Normal Range

• Philips SmartBright BVP158 Selectable CCT Floodlight
• Ecolink FL007 LED Floodlight

4. Work Lights
Portable or fixed task lights used in specific stations like packing, inspection, or repair areas. Provide focused brightness where detailed work is needed. Different mount options are available.

Recommendation (From Price High to Low)
  
Explosion Proof Range

• Crown Ex GYD814 LED Working Light (ATEX Certified)
• SEVA SZSW2401 LED Working Light (IECEx Certified)

Normal Range

• JLUX Coming PL-200 LED Working Light
• JLUX IWO IR103 LED Working Light

• Above 6m, go for quality. Replacing failed lights at height is costly and disruptive.
• Motion sensors in low-traffic aisles can cut bills by 20–40%.
• Never skip compliance. Cheap, non-approved lights may save you upfront but risk accidents, failed inspections, and voided insurance claims.
• With the right combination of fixture type (highbay, batten, floodlight) and protection level (normal, anti-corrosive, explosion-proof), warehouses can achieve better safety, lower electricity bills and improved worker productivity.