Negeri Sembilan Set To Become Major Malaysian Semiconductor Hub -Aminuddin

Negeri Sembilan Set To Become Major Malaysian Semiconductor Hub -Aminuddin

10 Oct 2024

Negeri Sembilan has strong potential to emerge as one of Malaysia’s foremost semiconductor hubs with comprehensive planning and decisive action, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said.

He highlighted the state’s strategic location near the Klang Valley and major national gateways, such as Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Port Klang, which offer key logistical advantages.

Furthermore, Negeri Sembilan boasts robust infrastructure, making it an attractive destination for business, he added.

“We have long-established major semiconductor companies here, such as On Semiconductor, TDK-Lambda, Samsung, and Nexperia, among others. This demonstrates the trust of leading global firms in the semiconductor sector to invest in our country, especially in Negeri Sembilan.

“I am confident that we will attract more major semiconductor companies to invest here in the future,” he said at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Negeri Sembilan Semiconductor Valley (NSSV) here today.

Aminuddin noted that NSSV is designed to support technology development focused on the semiconductor industry in Negeri Sembilan.

He said the initiative aligns with the Malaysian Government’s National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).

The development of NSSV, he added, is expected to catalyse an inclusive semiconductor ecosystem by integrating small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into the supply chain, thus stimulating growth across the industry in the state.

Aminuddin also emphasised that the strategy aligns with the growth of Malaysia’s semiconductor industry, which has expanded rapidly this year, ensuring the country remains competitive globally.

“This sector is crucial to the global supply chain, driven by rising chip demand and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), which will continue to fuel semiconductor industry growth in the years ahead,” he said.

Source: Bernama