GEORGE TOWN, July 29 – Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ: PLXS), a global leader in partnering with companies to create products that build a better world, marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of its sixth facility in Penang, Malaysia. The state-of-the-art “Plexus Bridgeview” facility, located in the Bandar Cassia Technology Park, spans 20 acres and features a 560,000 sq. ft. cutting-edge infrastructure. Plexus plans to invest RM1 billion over the next three years, underscoring its commitment to growth in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region.
With over 20 years of presence in Malaysia, Plexus employs more than 10,000 team members across five manufacturing sites and one design centre in Penang. The new facility will enable expansion in their Semiconductor Capital Equipment business, support Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, and bolster their Healthcare and Life Sciences sector. The expansion is expected to create approximately 1,800 high-skilled jobs in the region, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a preferred investment destination for tech-based multinational corporations. – BERNAMA
