Penang’s Semiconductor Ecosystem Expanding Beyond Expectations

PENANG SILICON DESIGN @5KM+ is set to boost Malaysia’s innovation and growth in high-end industries. The initiative consists of three major projects, the establishment of the Penang Integrated Circuit (IC) Design & Digital Park, the Penang Chip Design Academy and the Silicon Research and Incubation Space.

Aligned with the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 and the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), this initiative, which had its soft launch in September 2024, will drive Penang’s continued efforts to attract more strategic investors.

In the next few years, expect to see a thriving semiconductor design ecosystem within a 5km+ radius of the existing Bayan Lepas Industrial Park.