MELAKA, 18 July 2026 (The Capital Post) – Government agencies, industry leaders and financial institutions have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Melaka’s position as a future-ready semiconductor and advanced manufacturing hub through closer collaboration and investment.
The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), together with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Invest Melaka Berhad, Infineon Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and Maybank, hosted the MSIA Dialogue & Networking Session with the Chief Minister of Melaka at Hatten Hotel on 16 July.
Held under the theme “Transforming Melaka into a Future-Ready Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing Hub: Driving Talent, Sustainability and Industrial Excellence”, the event brought together nearly 150 participants comprising policymakers, industry leaders, government agencies, financial institutions and ecosystem partners.
Discussions focused on the Melaka Semiconductor Strategic Plan 2026–2035, which complements Malaysia’s National Semiconductor Strategy by strengthening industry capabilities, enhancing supply chain resilience and attracting high-value investments.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf Yusoh said the state remains committed to driving industrial transformation by strengthening investments, industry collaboration and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to support the semiconductor sector’s next phase of growth.
MIDA Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said Melaka’s established industrial base, skilled workforce and supplier network position the state well to attract the next generation of semiconductor investments.
-Advertisement-
He noted that Malaysia’s electrical and electronics (E&E) industry recorded RM6 billion in approved investments during the first quarter of 2026, the highest among all manufacturing industries.
Invest Melaka Berhad Chief Executive Officer Datuk Ginie Lim Siew Lin said the state’s long-established semiconductor ecosystem and continued engagement with industry players would help attract new investment opportunities and strengthen strategic partnerships.
MSIA President Dato’ Seri Wong Siew Hai said Malaysia’s future competitiveness depends on the strength of its semiconductor ecosystem, adding that Melaka is well positioned to drive innovation, talent development and advanced technologies.
Maybank Managing Director of New Economy and Group Global Banking Sustainability Ranita Abdullah said the bank remains committed to supporting quality investments, sustainable growth and the development of local SMEs as part of Melaka’s industrial expansion.
The event also featured a panel discussion involving representatives from industry, government and the financial sector on strengthening the semiconductor ecosystem, supporting SMEs and enhancing technology adoption.- The Capital Post.
