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Penang – October 24, 2025 – Linktel Technologies, a global leader in high-speed optical communication solutions, officially opened its RM200 million Plant 2 today as part of its 14th Anniversary Celebration in Penang. The new facility will produce next-generation optical transceivers across multiple specifications, including 1.6T, 800G, 400G, 100G, 40G, 25G, and 10G. These components are critical for artificial intelligence (AI) computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and data centres. The facility uses proprietary technology and fully automated Industry 4.0 systems to improve efficiency and support Linktel’s global operations.

The ceremony was graced by the presence of YB Tuan H’ng Mooi Lye, Penang State EXCO for Local Government and Town & Country Planning; Muhammad Ghadaffi Sardar Mohamed, Director of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Penang Office; and S. Asmaazura Ismail, General Manager of Investment Manufacturing, Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA), alongside James Zhang, Group Chief Executive Officer, and Lin Xuefeng, Managing Director of Linktel Technologies.

YB Tuan H’ng Mooi Lye, Penang State EXCO for Local Government and Town & Country Planning, stated, “Linktel’s expansion with its second plant in Penang underscores the state’s robust industrial ecosystem, built on more than five decades of industrial excellence that continues to attract global players seeking regional growth. This expansion also reflects the steady emergence of advanced manufacturing in Penang, enabling companies like Linktel to support high-end technologies in the state.”

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, highlighted, “Linktel Technologies’ continued expansion in Penang shows strong investor confidence in Malaysia’s industrial capabilities and our readiness to support global technology companies. This investment strengthens the nation’s role in high-performance connectivity and semiconductor technologies, sectors that are critical to the future of manufacturing. This brings tangible benefits to our economy through quality job creation, supply chain development, and technology transfer. We are seeing companies like Linktel choosing Malaysia as a centre for both production and innovation. This aligns perfectly with the National Semiconductor Strategy and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, which focus on moving Malaysia up the value chain in advanced manufacturing.”

Mr. Lin Xuefeng, Managing Director of Linktel Technologies Malaysia, added, “Plant 2 marks more than an expansion – it represents our continued trust in Malaysia as a strategic base for innovation, production, and talent. The strong support from the federal and the state governments have enabled us to grow with confidence. We look forward to contributing further to Malaysia’s industrial transformation and to advancing technologies that power the global digital economy.”

This latest investment builds on the company’s rapid growth trajectory in Malaysia. Since establishing operations in 2021 and Plant 3 already in planning stage, the combined investments totalled RM820 million. The expansion on Plant 2 represents the company’s largest investment in Malaysia to date and has created over 1,500 skilled jobs across its operations, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and demonstrating its long-term commitment to the country’s industrial development.

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About MIDA   
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 21 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube channel.

About InvestPenang       
InvestPenang is the Penang State Government’s principal agency for the promotion of investment. Its objectives are to develop and sustain Penang’s economy by enhancing and continuously supporting business activities in the State through foreign and local investments, including spawning viable new growth centers. To realise its objectives, InvestPenang also runs initiatives like the SMART Penang Center (providing assistance to SMEs), Penang CAT Center (for talent attraction and retention), Global Business Services (GBS) Focus Group (promoting and developing digital economy), and Penang Silicon Design @5km+ (establishing a unique and interconnected ecosystem for IC design and technology enterprises). For more information, please visit https://investpenang.gov.my/ and follow InvestPenang’s social media channels: Facebook; LinkedIn; WhatsApp Channel and TikTok.

About Linktel Technologies Sdn.Bhd.
Linktel Technologies, with international operation centers and customer service offices in USA, Singapore, Malaysia, and China, providing high-quality products for high-speed optical l/O connectivity including high speed pluggable transceivers, optical engines, and ODM/JDM services. Linktel is committed to becoming the world’s leading partner in optical communication connectivity solutions, consistently delivering high-quality products to our global customers while ensuring stable quality, agile delivery, and sincere service.

For media enquiries, please contact:

MIDA
Mr. Mohd Mazlan Mokhtar
Director, Electrical & Electronics Division
Tel: +603-2267 6655
Email: mazlan@mida.gov.my

InvestPenang
Elaine Cheah / Arief Ferdaus
Communications & Business Intelligence
Tel: +604-646 8833
Email: elaine@investpenang.gov.my / arief@investpenang.gov.my

Linktel Technologies Sdn.Bhd. 
Ms. Ng Siew Ping
HR & Admin Manager
Tel: +60-43827268
Email: spng@linktel.com