Posted by arv18 > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

"It is now trying to move up the front end..."

That is well and good, however semiconductor manufacturing requires a plentiful supply of fresh clean water - which Penang does not have.

Posted by arv18 > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

there also needs to be plentiful cheap electricity. no nuclear power station like Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant in Taiwan.

Posted by metaverse > 1 month ago | Report Abuse

Sarawak has better conditions to become next silicon valley of Malaysia with their RE and stable political environment but the news that China tech companies trying to use Penang as back door entry to US market actually will attract the attention of US commerce department for wrong reason and banned all tech products originated or imported from Penang. Last time Malaysian glove sectors were hit by similar import ban so never underestimate the wisdom of US commerce department 😁