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MKS Instruments Set to Build a Super Center Factory in Malaysia
June 12, 2024 | MKS Instruments, Inc.Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, announced that it is set to build a Super Center factory in Penang, Malaysia to support wafer fabrication equipment production in the region and globally. The development plan is to construct the new facility in three phases, with groundbreaking expected to commence in early 2025.
YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang, stated, “Often lauded for its well-developed industrial ecosystem, Penang has the capacities and capabilities to support the needs of industrial players in next-generation technologies and growth strategies. Aligning with Penang’s ambition to move up the global semiconductor value chain, MKS Instruments unlocks opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing, which creates more high-value job opportunities for the local workforce. I am delighted that MKS Instruments chose to locate its new facility here and I hope the Company will be able to reap many benefits from its operation in Penang, the Silicon Valley of the East.”
Mr. Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) shared his excitement about the Company’s expansion into Malaysia, stating, “MKS Instruments' decision to build a new facility in Malaysia underscores our nation’s growing reputation as a premier destination for advanced technology investments. This new facility highlights Malaysia's attractiveness as a strategic hub for innovation and manufacturing, reflecting the Company's confidence in our highly skilled workforce and favorable business environment.”
He added, “Malaysia is blessed with a rich stream of talent and resources, making it an ideal location for high-tech companies like MKS Instruments to expand their operations. MIDA believes the Company’s activities in the semiconductor market will significantly enhance the capability of manufacturing processes in Malaysia, aligning with the New Industrial Masterplan 2030 (NIMP2030). MIDA is thrilled to welcome the Company’s investment, marking a pivotal step in our work to build a stronger future for Malaysia's advanced manufacturing sector. We look forward to a successful collaboration and invite other industry leaders to choose Malaysia as their preferred investment destination. Together, we will drive mutual growth and further enhance Malaysia’s rapidly expanding high-tech ecosystem.”
“MKS has a proud history of innovations and inventions that have shaped the evolution of the key industries we serve,” said Dr. John T.C. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of MKS. “With close proximity to our customers, suppliers and a robust technology infrastructure, Penang is home to a strong semiconductor ecosystem. Expanding our business in Malaysia is an important milestone for our Company as we seek to continue to enhance our capabilities as a leader across a broad array of semiconductor manufacturing applications.”
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