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The Silicon Valley Of The East
Rich in heritage and a proven track record of strategic investments, Penang continues to lead the way in shaping the industry landscape towards innovation and growth.
RM71.9 Billion
Malaysia’s highest
Foreign Direct Investment (2023)
4,000
Small & medium
Enterprise
350
Multinational
Companies
620,000
Multi-skilled
Workers
THE PENANG STORY
Penang plays a pivotal role in the global semiconductor supply chain. Its 50-year journey and achievements in the industry is a testament of its ability to spearhead the nation’s semiconductor industry, leading the way into innovation and sustainability.
1970s
Simple components semiconductor parts, assembly, semi knocked down (SKD) products.
1980s
Consumer electronics parts to full assembly precision tooling, local contract manufacturing, test operation.
1990s
Fully automated manufacturing, design & development, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), spillover to medical devices.
2010s
Higher value added products, R&D, IC & systems design, Global Business Services (GBS).
Current
Fabless, sensors, IOT, cloud computing, smart electronics.
Future
Robotics, autonomous vehicle, Artificial Intelligence (AI), augmented reality, smart machines.
Home to Global and Home
Grown Local Companies
Home to Global and Home Grown Local Companies
AGILENT
TECHNOLOGIES
AMD
AMS OSRAM
BOSCH
BROADCOM
KEYSIGHT
TECHNOLOGIES
RENESAS
INDUSTRY READY TALENT
Penang’s well-educated, multilingual, and diverse workforce is the backbone of its economic success. Working closely with the industry, Penang continues to attract, develop, and retain top talent from around the world, building a global community eager to contribute to its growth.
300,000
Graduates Every
Year Nationwide
64,000
Engineering Graduates
Every Year Nationwide
24
Universities &
University Colleges
5
Industrial
Training Institutes
