Campus worth RM25m to help Malaysian firms develop own semiconductor equipment
MALAYSIAN companies will get a new platform to develop and commercialise locally made semiconductor equipment with the establishment of a RM25 million National Automation, Testing and Equipment (ATE) Campus in Batu Kawan, Penang. Economy Minister Akm...
Malaysian firms will benefit from a RM25 million National Automation, Testing and Equipment (ATE) Campus in Batu Kawan, Penang, aimed at fostering greater "homegrown capability" in developing, testing, and commercialising locally-made semiconductor equipment. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir announced the Federal Government's RM75 million commitment to Penang Silicon Design at 5KM Plus, alongside the new campus, to build a more comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem in Penang.
This initiative aligns with the 13th Malaysia Plan, supporting talent development, technology qualification, and the joint development, testing, and adoption of Malaysian-made ATE solutions. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow highlighted the campus as a key component in strengthening the state's industrial technology capabilities, alongside the RM50 million Penang Strategic Technology Fund.
The Federal Government will also allocate RM12.3 million for the Penang STEM Talent Blueprint, targeting 100,000 students. These initiatives support Malaysia's transition from "Made in Malaysia" to "Made by Malaysia" and the National Semiconductor Strategy, which seeks at least RM500 billion in investment between 2020 and 2025.
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