Government’s Latest Incentives For Semiconductor Industry in Malaysia
Malaysia’s semiconductor industry stands at the forefront of technological innovation, shaping the nation’s economic landscape in profound ways. Since the late 1960s and early 1970s, Malaysia has emerged as the key centre for the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry, especially notable for the widespread presence of assembly and test facilities catering to the semiconductor sector.[1] With a legacy rooted in precision and advancement, the industry has become one of the cornerstones of Malaysia’s economic prowess. As one of the main global producers of semiconductor assembly, packaging and testing (APT),[2] Malaysia is said to gain benefit from the US-China trade war and geopolitics issues by playing as the neutral party, which resulting in investors diversifying their operations and coming to the country.[3]