GEORGE TOWN, June 8 — Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd. (SPIL) marked a significant milestone today with the groundbreaking ceremony of its Malaysia P1 plant at Bandar Cassia Technology Park. This state-of-the-art 8-hectare facility, representing a RM6 billion investment, aims to create nearly 3,000 skilled jobs over the next 15 years and introduce advanced packaging and testing technologies. The plant will enhance efficiency and competitiveness in the semiconductor industry by offering comprehensive turnkey solutions.
The ceremony was attended by key figures including YBhg. Dato’ Hairil Yahri Yaacob, Secretary General of MITI, and Mr. Sivasuriyamoorthy Sundara Raja, Deputy CEO of MIDA. YB Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of MITI, welcomed SPIL’s investment, highlighting Malaysia’s commitment to becoming a preferred destination for global semiconductor companies. SPIL’s CEO, Mr. Michael Chang, expressed gratitude for the support from MIDA and Invest Penang, underscoring the strategic importance of this facility in fostering innovation, enhancing technological capabilities, and positioning Malaysia as a key player in the global semiconductor market.
