BAYAN LEPAS, May 1 – Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCT), a prominent player in critical subsystems and ultra-high purity cleaning for the semiconductor industry, has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Pulau Pinang with a significant investment of RM250 million. This milestone reaffirms UCT’s commitment to business sustainability, customer satisfaction, and environmental responsibility while positioning itself as a trailblazer in the global semiconductor market.
The inauguration ceremony, attended by YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang, and representatives from Federal and State governments including Mr. Muhammad Ghaddaffi of MIDA, marks a pivotal moment for UCT and Malaysia’s manufacturing landscape. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow highlighted Penang’s industrial capabilities, expressing optimism about UCT’s contributions to the region as the “Silicon Valley of the East.”
Mr. Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of MIDA, commended UCT’s achievements, emphasizing the company’s role in driving growth and innovation in line with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030. CEO Jim Scholhamer reiterated UCT’s commitment to partnership with Malaysia, anticipating enhanced customer service and long-term growth opportunities through the new facility. With phased construction and plans for further expansion, UCT aims to boost local employment and economic contributions while maintaining a focus on sustainability through energy-efficient design and community engagement.
