Penang's Manufacturing Future: A Balancing Act Between Growth and Talent

The evolving global trade landscape presents numerous opportunities for Malaysia to capitalise on. Penang, with its robust electrical and electronics (E&E) supply chain, is particularly well-positioned to attract multinational corporations and local businesses.

Penang's Manufacturing Future: A Balancing Act Between Growth and Talent
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The evolving global trade landscape presents numerous opportunities for Malaysia to capitalise on. Penang, with its robust electrical and electronics (E&E) supply chain, is particularly well-positioned to attract multinational corporations and local businesses.

Recent trends such as friendshoring, de-risking, and the China Plus One strategy have prompted multinational corporations to reconfigure their supply chains. Countries with established industrial capabilities, supportive government policies and a skilled workforce, like Malaysia, are becoming increasingly attractive destinations.

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