{"id":38587,"date":"2025-03-21T12:19:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T04:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/press-release-hotayi-electronic-m-sdn-bhd-breaks-ground-on-rm500-million-smart-factory-expansion-creating-a-thousand-jobs\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T10:56:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T02:56:25","slug":"press-release-hotayi-electronic-m-sdn-bhd-breaks-ground-on-rm500-million-smart-factory-expansion-creating-a-thousand-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/press-release-hotayi-electronic-m-sdn-bhd-breaks-ground-on-rm500-million-smart-factory-expansion-creating-a-thousand-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"[Press Release] Hotayi Electronic (M) Sdn. Bhd. Breaks Ground on RM500 Million Smart Factory Expansion, Creating a Thousand Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sec-inner-banner&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1703741584745{background-image: url(https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/contact-banner-bg.jpg?id=20253) !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;inner-banner-row&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">[Press Release] Hotayi Electronic (M) Sdn. Bhd. Breaks Ground on RM500 Million Smart Factory Expansion, Creating a Thousand Jobs<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;red-separator&#8221; color=&#8221;#ee4023&#8243; transparency=&#8221;1&#8243; thickness=&#8221;2&#8243; up=&#8221;15&#8243; down=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">21 March 2025<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1703764846254{background-color: #f3f5f8 !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;fade-in animate&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; el_class=&#8221;height-x120&#8243;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34158&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;single-featured-image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221; el_class=&#8221;height-x60&#8243;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;content-row&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/gallery\/hotayi-electronic-m-sdn-bhd-breaks-ground-on-rm500-million-smart-factory-expansion-creating-a-thousand-jobs\">here<\/a>\u00a0to view more photos<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>March 21, 2025 &#8211; <\/strong>Hotayi Electronic (M) Sdn. Bhd. launched its ambitious Phase 3 expansion today with a groundbreaking ceremony in Batu Kawan, Penang. The RM500 million investment will create a cutting-edge smart manufacturing facility spanning 380,000 square feet. The project will generate 1,000 new high-skilled jobs in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony was attended by key customers, government officials, and industry partners, highlighting the strong collaboration between Hotayi and Malaysia\u2019s thriving electronics ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang, stated, \u201cSince its establishment in 1992, Hotayi has been continuously investing in the operation here in Penang. Today, we witness another milestone for Hotayi to ground break its new state-of-the-art facility.\u201d He added, \u201cPenang is grateful for Hotayi\u2019s continuous investment in Penang, which highlights the confidence Hotayi places in Penang\u2019s existing robust industrial ecosystem, which enables the company to thrive and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), emphasised, \u201cHotayi\u2019s latest investment reflects Malaysia\u2019s continued progress in high-tech manufacturing and its growing reputation as a global electronics hub. This expansion not only drives innovation and smart manufacturing but also strengthens the broader industrial ecosystem, supporting a more resilient and efficient supply chain. MIDA remains committed to facilitating strategic investment like this, ensuring they create high-skilled job opportunities for Malaysians, contributing to sustainable economic growth and talent development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our Phase 3 expansion represents a major milestone in Hotayi\u2019s journey to redefine manufacturing excellence. By integrating cutting-edge smart factory technologies, we aim to enhance quality, efficiency, innovation and sustainability while supporting our customers\u2019 evolving needs,&#8221; said Dato Goh Guek Eng, CEO of Hotayi Electronic.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion will feature advanced automation, AI-driven analytics, and IoT-enabled processes, reinforcing Hotayi\u2019s leadership in smart manufacturing. This investment aligns with Malaysia\u2019s New Industrial Master Plan 2030, which focuses on technological advancements and local talent development.<\/p>\n<p>Since its establishment, Hotayi has been a key player in Malaysia\u2019s electronics industry, continuously investing in infrastructure and talent to support global customers. This latest expansion reflects its confidence in Malaysia as a strategic manufacturing hub.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotayi.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hotayi.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>-END-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About MIDA<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MIDA is the government\u2019s 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 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OfficialMIDA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/officialmida\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OfficialMIDA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/malaysian-investment-development-authority\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@officialmida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCTY59Rzau4Mtnw3VXwQM8kw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About InvestPenang<\/b><br \/>\nInvestPenang is the Penang State Government\u2019s principal agency for the promotion of investment. Its objectives are to develop and sustain Penang\u2019s 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), and Global Business Services (GBS) Focus Group (promoting and developing digital economy) and\u00a0<em>Penang Silicon Design @5km+<\/em>\u00a0(establishing a unique and interconnected ecosystem for IC design and technology enterprises). For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/\">https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/<\/a>\u00a0and follow InvestPenang\u2019s social media channels:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/investpg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/investpg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VacrQ2lCRs1eGXT3FI0Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp Channel<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@investpenang?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Hotayi Electronic (M) Sdn. Bhd.<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 1992, Hotayi Electronic (M) Sdn. Bhd. is a leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, specializing in high-quality, innovative, and reliable solutions for global brands. With a strong focus on smart manufacturing, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology, Hotayi serves industries including communications, automotive, data centers, and memory products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over three decades of experience, Hotayi has continuously expanded its footprint, investing in state-of-the-art smart factories and integrating AI-driven manufacturing to enhance efficiency and quality. The company\u2019s unwavering commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and industry innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner for multinational corporations worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>For more information, please contact:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>MIDA<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Mr. Mohd Mazlan Mokhtar<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Director of Electrical &amp; Electronics Division<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T: + 603-2267 3638<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E:<\/span><a href=\"mailto:mazlan@mida.gov.my\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mazlan@mida.gov.my<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>InvestPenang<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Ms. Elaine Cheah \/ Mr. Arief Ferdaus<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communications &amp; Business Intelligence<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T: 604-646 8833<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:elaine@investpenang.gov.my\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elaine@investpenang.gov.my<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/ <\/span><a href=\"mailto:arief@investpenang.gov.my\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arief@investpenang.gov.my<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Hotayi<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Mr. Jordan Lee<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning &amp; SCM Director<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T: +604-506 9898<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:jordanlee@hotayi.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jordanlee@hotayi.com<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221; el_class=&#8221;height-x120&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"events-time-box\">\n<h2>21<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Fri<\/p>\n<p>March \u201825<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":5209,"featured_media":34158,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[316],"tags":[],"news_year":[325],"news_month":[221],"local_insights_alphabet":[238],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38587"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5209"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38587"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38587\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38589,"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38587\/revisions\/38589"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38587"},{"taxonomy":"news_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news_year?post=38587"},{"taxonomy":"news_month","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news_month?post=38587"},{"taxonomy":"local_insights_alphabet","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/local_insights_alphabet?post=38587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}