Global spotlight on Malaysia as it emerges as semiconductor powerhouse


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s vibrant semiconductor industry has been the talk of the town of late as the country emerges as a new semiconductor powerhouse with the global spotlight on Penang.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) stated on its LinkedIn page that Penang has major industry players from Europe and the United States setting up units or expanding existing operations as they seek to build new global supply chains for these vital components.

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