SHAH ALAM, Nov 15 — The second Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park in Cyberjaya, Sepang, will be launched early next year, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 — The RM1 billion allocation announced in Budget 2025 to stimulate sectoral investment, as well as the government’s proactive measures to foster the growth of local semiconductor firms, reflects the federal administration’s commitment to developing the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — GEM Education has pledged to support RM100 million for the Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia (Asem), which will focus on developing world-class talent and providing industry-relevant education for a digital future driven by semiconductors.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Selangor is setting its sights on becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor innovation, with plans to harness these technologies to drive economic growth and enhance social mobility. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 – The Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC) is stepping up efforts to equip jobseekers with specialised skills required by complex industries, with a particular focus on the semiconductor sector, as it adapts to the changing demands of...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 – Selangor is set to contribute up to 30 per cent towards the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), aiming to generate RM100 billion annually from the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry, including exports, said state executive councillor for...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Malaysia should reduce its reliance on multinational corporations (MNCs) to boost its local technology industry and instead focus on building its own resilient ecosystem, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. He said stakeholders, including state...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Malaysia witnessed encouraging economic performance in July 2024, with the leading index (LI) registering 5.2 per cent, reaching 115.1 points as compared with 109.4 points in the same month of the previous year, said the Statistics Department.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Malaysia is stepping up its game in the semiconductor playing field, moving up the value chain by focusing on the front-end segment, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

By Danial Dzulkifly PUCHONG, Aug 6 — The semiconductor industry will help Selangor achieve its goal of becoming a RM500 billion economy in the next three years, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He emphasised the state administration’s commitment to leveraging investment and...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s efforts in attracting high-value sectors like semiconductor fabrication and digital technology, expedite foreign direct investment approvals, and improve the ease of doing business have significant implications for both Malaysia and the broader Asian region.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — China is interested in collaborating with Malaysia in the halal industry, covering certification, services, and halal products, said Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The Malaysia-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) should be revived, as it presents extensive cooperation prospects beyond lingering palm oil disputes, notably in the semiconductor sector.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Mar 13 — Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung is determined to nurture the urban city into a vibrant industry-university research hub. He said collaborations between industry players and education institutions, like the recent one between leading Dutch...

HANOI, Sept 2 — A chronic shortage of engineers in Vietnam is emerging as a major challenge to the growth of its semiconductor industry and to the United States' (US) plans of fast-tracking the Southeast Asian nation as a chips hub to hedge against China-related supply risks.

SUNGAI PETANI, March 17 — Malaysia needs to develop new growth areas, including the renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) sectors, to increase the demand for semiconductor chips in this country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 —The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) expects the total approved investments in 2022 to recover to the pre-pandemic level of over RM200 billion annually.