Meet the 8 Malaysian companies turning the National Semiconductor Strategy into reality
[This is a sponsored article with MDEC, but the editorial team had full control over the content. ] If you still think Malaysia’s role in the global semiconductor industry begins and ends with chip assembly and testing, it’s time to get up to speed. Since the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) was launched in May 2024, […]
1. Inari Amertron, a reputable player in the Malaysian semiconductor industry, has gained significant attention for its expertise in packaging radio frequency chips for 5G smartphones. The company's substantial cash reserve of RM2.14 billion is now being directed towards more advanced chip packaging solutions for AI hardware, catering to the escalating demand for powerful and complex chips in AI servers and data centers.
2. ViTrox Corporation, a Malaysia Digital (MD) status company, specializes in inspecting semiconductor chips using advanced camera and X-ray technologies. By identifying defects that are invisible to the human eye, ViTrox ensures the quality and reliability of chips, which are critical for the growth of Malaysia's AI ecosystem and the production of next-generation processors.
3. SkyeChip, an MD status company based in Penang, stands out as a leading Malaysian chip designer. Unlike most semiconductor firms that merely package chips designed by others, SkyeChip creates its own chip designs, which are then licensed or sold. The company recently introduced the MARS1000, Malaysia’s first locally developed edge AI processor built using advanced 7nm process technology.
With a strong team of over 300 engineers, more than 100 patents, and a successful Bursa Main Market listing that raised RM352 million, SkyeChip has firmly established itself at the beginning of the semiconductor value chain.
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