Sarawak eyes becoming SEA semiconductor hub

State Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah (centre) launching the train-the-trainer programme in Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak aims to become a hub for the semiconductor industry within South-East Asia by developing skilled local talent, says state Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah.

Towards this end, state-owned company SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd has launched its train-the-trainer programme in analog chip design to produce integrated circuit (IC) designers and semiconductor professionals.