KUALA LUMPUR, October 25 – MKS Instruments, Inc., a global leader in semiconductor technology, has officially commenced construction of its new super center factory in Penang, Malaysia. Spanning 500,000 square feet on a 17-acre site, the state-of-the-art facility aims to bolster semiconductor equipment manufacturing, with the first phase set for completion in 2026. The factory will create around 1,000 jobs, further enhancing Malaysia’s position as a key player in the global semiconductor industry.
YB Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), hailed the investment as a major step forward for Malaysia’s industrial growth under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030. The factory will provide local SMEs with greater integration into global supply chains and create high-skilled job opportunities in the high-tech sector. MKS Instruments’ expansion highlights Penang’s role as a thriving semiconductor hub in Southeast Asia, reinforcing its reputation as the “Silicon Valley of the East.”
