Jabil to expand operations in Penang

PENANG: Jabil Circuit, Inc. (NYSE: JBL), a global provider of design, engineering manufacturing and supply chain solutions, has secured approval from the Penang State government in Malaysia to purchase 20 acres of land at the Batu Kawan Industrial Park to support expansion plans.

The agreement was officially signed today in a ceremony involving representatives from Jabil, led by Mr. Ong Kay Chong (KC Ong), Senior Vice President, Operations, Electronic Manufacturing Services and Mr. Lim Guan Eng, Chief Minister of the state of Penang.