KULIM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector will be a vital pillar in improving Kedahans' quality of life.

The E&E industry has been crucial in diversifying the state's economy and generating employment opportunities.

"The government hopes this industry will become one of the pillars in lifting the quality of life in Kedah," he said in a statement after an engagement session with E&E industry players at SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park here today.

The session was part of the Finance Ministry's nationwide tour to gather feedback for the 2025 Budget.

Present were Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and Kedah State Secretary Datuk Seri Norizan Khazali.

Anwar, who is also finance minister, said the Kulim Hi-Tech Park had become a focal point for the E&E industry, one of the engines of economic growth.

"The government aims to elevate Kedah's E&E industry within the global value chain by enhancing added value and research and development."

Earlier today, Anwar opened the first phase of Infineon Technologies AG's power fabrication plant, which is poised to become the world's largest and most competitive 200mm silicon carbide power semiconductor plant. 

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