Penang’s Semiconductor Ecosystem Expanding Beyond Expectations

By Kevin Vimal

January 2025 FEATURE
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the launch of the Silicon Research & Incubation Space at GBS Tech Space in Bayan Lepas.
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PENANG SILICON DESIGN @5KM+ is set to boost Malaysia’s innovation and growth in high-end industries. The initiative consists of three major projects, the establishment of the Penang Integrated Circuit (IC) Design & Digital Park, the Penang Chip Design Academy and the Silicon Research and Incubation Space.Aligned with the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 and the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), this initiative, which had its soft launch in September 2024, will drive Penang’s continued efforts to attract more strategic investors.In...

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