Recent #Malaysia news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago

➀ SignOff Semiconductors, a leading provider of VLSI and Embedded Design services, has opened a new office in Penang, Malaysia.

➁ The expansion is in response to the increasing demand for semiconductor chip design services from Fortune 500 companies in Penang.

➂ The move aligns with the Malaysian government's vision to establish the country as a semiconductor hub.

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6 months ago

➀ Malaysia has historically been involved in the semiconductor industry, focusing on backend tasks such as chip assembly, packaging, and testing;

➁ The country is seeking to become a global center for integrated circuit design and manufacturing, with a government plan to invest $107 billion in the semiconductor industry;

➂ Major companies like Intel and Infineon have invested in Malaysia, and Chinese chip companies are considering setting up operations there.

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8 months ago
➀ Economic Minister Rafizi Ramli stresses the importance of diversifying Malaysia's semiconductor industry; ➁ He aims to attract 15 foreign companies to settle in the IC design park in Putrajaya; ➂ The goal is to provide 20,000 high-skilled professional jobs, with 7 companies already established and creating around 600 jobs in front-end chip design.
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8 months ago
➀ Malaysia is competing with Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand to attract investments from big tech companies; ➁ Penang, Selangor, and Johor are leading the tech charge in Malaysia, focusing on semiconductor manufacturing and data center development; ➂ Penang aims to tap into the front-end chip manufacturing supply chain, while Selangor seeks to be a powerhouse in integrated circuit design; ➃ Johor has become the largest data center market in Malaysia, driven by multinational corporation investments; ➄ Challenges include filling a 60,000-engineer gap to meet semiconductor industry demand.
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10 months ago
➀ Infineon has inaugurated the first phase of its 200mm SiC fab in Malaysia, a €2 billion project. ➁ The Malaysian Prime Minister highlighted the project's role in enhancing Malaysia's status as a global semiconductor hub and its contribution to climate protection. ➂ Upon completion of the second phase, the fab is expected to become the world's largest and most efficient 200mm SiC facility, creating up to 4,000 jobs.
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11 months ago
1. Melexis, a Belgian auto IC fabless company, has opened its largest wafer testing site in Kuching, Malaysia. 2. The facility, equipped with 90 semiconductor wafer test equipments, is strategically located next to X-FAB's wafer foundry to streamline logistics and reduce ecological footprint. 3. The 4,500 square metre building incorporates sustainable features such as a solar installation, reflecting Melexis' commitment to innovation and sustainability.
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