KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- A local vendor development programme jointly curated by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn Bhd will benefit 139 local companies.
The programme, which has attracted over 190 participants, is a new initiative aimed at enhancing the capabilities of local companies to support the growing semiconductor industry in Malaysia.
MIDA chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said that developing a resilient and competitive semiconductor ecosystem requires both technological advancement and human capital development
“At MIDA, we are providing local suppliers with structured platforms to enhance their technological capabilities while ensuring their workforce is equipped with the skills needed for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing,” he said in a joint statement today.
He added that the MIDA-Infineon partnership has fostered high-value collaborations that drive industrial transformation and competitiveness.
Infineon senior vice president and managing director Ng Kok Tiong emphasised Infineon Kulim's commitment to supporting local vendors in understanding the complex requirements of high-technology wafer fabrication manufacturing.
“By creating a pool of vendors who can provide high-value and reliable services, we can directly support our growth in Malaysia.
“Sustainable vendor development is crucial in today's dynamic and challenging business environment,” he said.
Meanwhile, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said that MIDA and Infineon’s public-private programme enables Malaysian companies to harness advanced manufacturing technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and smart connectivity solutions.
“This is exactly the kind of initiative envisaged by the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and National Semiconductor Strategy towards strengthening our industrial ecosystem.
“As we empower local vendors to integrate cutting-edge technologies and drive efficiency within global companies’ supply chains, Malaysia will also be in a better position to benefit from the AI revolution while attracting further investments into the country,” he added.
In August 2024, Infineon inaugurated the first phase of its highly efficient 200-millimeter silicon carbide (SiC) power fabrication in Kulim.
This investment has significantly strengthened the local semiconductor ecosystem and solidified Infineon's role as a reliable partner within the growing semiconductor hub in Malaysia.
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