Summary
- RM25 million allocated for ATE Campus.
- Seven chip design firms receive support.
- Penang strengthens semiconductor ecosystem.
GEORGE TOWN, October 30 — Penang is expanding its semiconductor industry through new technology initiatives, including a Malaysia ATE Campus in Batu Kawan supported by RM25 million in federal funding.
The state government is contributing 10 acres of industrial land valued at approximately RM40 million for the project.
Under the Penang Silicon Design @5KM+ initiative, seven local companies have received incubation incentives, with the chip design ecosystem expanding to 50 firms.
The NCER Technology Innovation Centre has also trained 180 participants and attracted eight Centre of Excellence companies and six industrial value-chain firms.
