
Malaysia is Home to Intel’s Largest Solar Farm Outside US
Apr 22 – US-based semiconductor manufacturer Intel Corp said today its Malaysian operations are now harnessing solar energy to help power its six buildings across its Kulim and Penang campus and that the project is Intel Inc’s largest solar farm outside of the United States. In a statement today, Intel said its solar farm in Malaysia […]

Globetronics Embarks on RM50 Million Industry 4.0 Transformation Programme for Business Sustainability
Apr 21 – Globetronics Techology Bhd., a leading miniaturised optical sensors manufacturer in Malaysia, announced the establishement of a cloud-based state-of-the-art platform through the adoption of Industry 4.0 processes in their high volume mass production operations. The expansion worth RM50.2 million will incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data analytics and Extended Reality (AR + VR) […]

Relaxation of Incentive Conditions for Manufacturing and Services Projects Approved under The Purview of MIDA
Apr 6 – The Government has agreed to provide certain relaxation of conditions to manufacturing and services companies that have been approved with incentives under the purview of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). This is part of the proactive measures undertaken by the Government to continue Malaysia’s economic revitalisation efforts by facilitating investments and […]

Greatech’s US Unit Wins Battery Purchase Order from New Electric Vehicle Customer
Apr 5 – Greatech Technology Bhd said it has secured its first purchase order in the United States from a new electric vehicle (EV) customer for equipment to produce lithium-ion battery cells. “This new order confirms that our customer has confidence in our technology, quality and reliability of our high-tech equipment,” the industrial automation solutions […]

Penang Strives to Drive Industry Forward
Apr 3 – Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has stressed the importance of obtaining more industrial land to spur investments in the state. “Penang drew in RM16.9 billion of total approved manufacturing investments in 2019, and RM14.1 billion last year. “We attracted over RM30 billion of total approved manufacturing investments in just two years, […]