Microelectronics company Melexis opens its largest wafer testing site in the world in Kuching, Sarawak
10 Jul 2024
Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, has opened its largest wafer testing site worldwide in Kuching, Sarawak.
In a joint statement by the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment and Melexis, it said the expansion signals Melexis’ commitment to meeting the increasing demand for semiconductors and strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
The expansion of Melexis in Malaysia will see it hosting 90 semiconductor wafer test equipment used to test Integrated Circuits (ICs).
It also said that Malaysia stands out as an ideal location due to its geographical, cultural, and economic advantages, to expand Melexis’ footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
“Both the local Sarawak government and federal Malaysian government actively support initiatives to grow the semiconductor ecosystem,” it noted.
Melexis chairwoman Françoise Chombar mentioned that the company’s ongoing quest for improved solutions brought them to a facility that reflects Melexis’ core values: innovative, compassionate, and mindful of both people and the environment.
“We are proud of how sustainable the building is, having learned from previous experiences.
“This expansion will allow Melexis to serve the steadily increasing global demand for semiconductor solutions and signals our continued commitment towards our Asian customers,” she said.
Melexis chief executive officer Marc Biron stated that the 70 million euro investment demonstrates Melexis’ ambition and will support its future growth.
“With Melexis, we are at the forefront of innovation, and this opening will support us in the markets that we serve,” he added.
The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz added that the inauguration of Melexis’ largest global wafer testing facility in Sarawak showcases Malaysia’s effective handling of investment projects, reinforcing its global position in the semiconductor supply chain.
“As Melexis helps drive Malaysia’s technological advancement, it will also create a significant socio-economic spillover that will benefit the surrounding businesses and communities, contributing to more inclusive and broad-based growth outlined in the New Industrial Master Plan 2030,” said Tengku Zafrul.
Source: NST
