Semiconductor sector needs more supportive policies


Malaysia needs to develop and attract investments with advanced technology and talents, Wong said.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) feels that the National Semiconductor Strategic Task Force (NSSTF) needs to develop more strategies and policies to enhance the electrical and electronics (E&E) ecosystem to move up the value chain in strategic areas.

This is to allow the country to determine the path of the domestic semiconductor sector, said MSIA president Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai, adding that all stakeholders need to be involved.

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