Penang pledges US$1 million to boost local tech start-ups
GEORGE TOWN: Penang has pledged US$1 million (RM3.9 million) in seed capital for the state to meet its potential as a hardware hub for tech start-ups throughout the region. Noting that Penang is on its […]
Penang has to be a smart city that is digitally connected
GEORGE TOWN: In order to make Penang a prefered destination for tourism, investment and quality living, Penang has to be a smart city that is digitally connected, said Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. He said as […]
The Malaysian region that became a hardware hub
The small Malaysian state of Penang is punching well above its weight in the tech world through hardware manufacturing. Similar to the way Silicon Valley developed, local engineers from big tech manufacturers are […]
Jabil finds home in refurbished mall
MULTINATIONAL corporation Jabil Inc has secured its place as a tenant of the Global Business Centre (GBC) in Penang at GBS@Mayang in Bayan Baru. As a major tenant of the building, Jabil will occupy two […]
Jabil expands and relocates in Penang
EMS provider Jabil says it’s expanding and relocating its Global Business Centre (GBC) in Penang, Malaysia. The company will relocate from Penang’s Bayan Lepas Industrial Park to GBS@Mayang in order to accommodate future growth and […]
BBS Automation celebrates its 30th year
DEPUTY Chief Minister I Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon attended the 30th anniversary celebration of BBS Automation on Jan 11. The event marked the continued confidence of BBS, with its headquarters in Germany, towards Penang as […]
Penang expects record RM10b investments for 2017
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 4 — Penang is expecting to top the manufacturing sector in the country with over RM10 billion in approved investments for the whole of 2017. Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said […]