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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Agilent Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s smart factory in Penang has been recognised as a global leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and McKinsey & Company.
SUBANG JAYA, July 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 10,000 local engineers are expected to be trained in the semiconductor field through a training programme by the United Kingdom’s semiconductor design firm, Arm, over 10 years, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
GEORGE TOWN, July 1 (Bernama) -- Penang’s mission to lead Malaysia’s integrated circuit (IC) design landscape received a boost with the launch of the Silicon Research and Incubation Space, a high-innovation facility under the Penang Silicon Design @5km+ (PSD@5km+) initiative.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Vietnam-based CT Group has launched its first locally designed Internet of Things (IoT) chip, marking a significant milestone in its 33rd anniversary celebration and the conclusion of its initial three-year plan within its second 30-year development phase.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The United Kingdom’s new High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ajay Sharma, has made strengthening bilateral cooperation a key priority, with a particular focus on the fast-growing semiconductor sector and the development of integrated chip design and advanced manufacturing.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Economists are maintaining a cautious stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook this year due to persistent global tariff uncertainty, which is expected to weigh on the country’s trade and manufacturing performance.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Taiwan is well positioned to support Malaysia in developing data centres, particularly in the area of information and communications technology (ICT), said Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) deputy executive director Keven Cheng.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) introduced two strategic programmes at SEMICON South East Asia (SEA) 2025 to accelerate industry growth and foster international partnerships.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can have greater access to more advanced semiconductor chips following Washington’s move to rescind curbs on chip exports, a move that can propel it to move beyond its current strength in midstream packaging and testing into higher-value upstream chip design.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BEIJING, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds a strong potential to serve as a regional catalyst in semiconductor innovation and infrastructure connectivity, offering a strategic gateway for enhanced ASEAN-China economic integration.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park has established strategic partnerships involving Brazil’s ChipInventor and Amazon Web Services (AWS) with the support of the Embassy of Brazil in Malaysia through the Innovation Diplomacy Programme as well as the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Arm Ltd's decision to select Malaysia as its first Southeast Asian partner sets clear objectives that will help elevate the country's semiconductor sector.
