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| First row (standing), from left to right: Dato' Khairul Fahmy Ab Jabar, Director Government, Client Coverage, Maybank Investment Banking Berhad, En. Nor Azman Jaafar, Head Communication, Infineon Melaka, YBhg. Datuk Ginie Lim, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Melaka, Mr. Derrick Tanggapan, Director of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Melaka, YBhg. Datuk Mohd Yusof Bin Abu Bakar, Chief Executive Officer, Melaka Corporation (MCORP), En. Adzahar Md Sharipin, Government Relations, Texas Instruments, Puan Ranita binti Abdullah, Managing Director, New Economy and Group Global Banking Sustainability, Maybank, Mr. Tay Kheng Chiong, Group MD/CEO of Dominant Opto Technologies Sdn Bhd and D&O Green Technologies Bhd. Second row (seated), from left to right: YB Datuk Khaidhirah Binti Datuk Seri Abu Zahar, Deputy EXCO of Investment, Industry and TVET Development, Melaka State Government, YB Datuk Wira Salhah Binti Salleh, Pegawai Kewangan Negeri Melaka, YAB Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf Bin Yusoh, Chief Minister of Melaka, Dato’ Seri Wong Siew Hai, President, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) Mr. Eng Seng Meng, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Infineon Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. |
Industry leaders, policymakers and ecosystem partners gather to discuss Melaka's semiconductor ambitions, strengthen industry collaboration and accelerate sustainable growth within Malaysia's semiconductor ecosystem.
Highlights:
● Brought together almost 150 participants comprising industry leaders, policymakers, government agencies, financial institutions and ecosystem partners.
● Reinforced Melaka's commitment to becoming a future-ready semiconductor hub.
● Highlighted the strategic direction of the Melaka Semiconductor Strategic Plan 2026- 2035 in strengthening the state's semiconductor ecosystem and long-term competitiveness.
MELAKA, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), in collaboration with Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Invest Melaka Berhad, Infineon Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and Maybank, jointly hosted the MSIA Dialogue & Networking Session with the Chief Minister of Melaka on 16 July 2026 at Hatten Hotel, Melaka.
Anchored on the theme "Transforming Melaka into a Future-Ready Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing Hub: Driving Talent, Sustainability and Industrial Excellence", the programme facilitated constructive dialogue between the public and private sectors to discuss the state’s semiconductor ecosystem, industry competitiveness and opportunities arising from the continued growth of the industry. With a semiconductor heritage spanning more than five decades, Melaka continues to build on its established industrial foundation.
Supporting this direction, the ongoing Melaka Semiconductor Strategic Plan 2026–2035 complements Malaysia’s National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), with discussions focused on strengthening industry capabilities, enhancing supply chain resilience and supporting high-value investments to position Melaka as one of Malaysia's leading semiconductor and advanced manufacturing hubs.
The programme also featured remarks by YAB Datuk Seri Utama Ab Rauf Bin Yusoh, Chief Minister of Melaka, who shared his vision for Melaka’s industrial transformation, highlighting the state’s semiconductor journey and the importance of strengthening investment, industry and TVET development to support the next phase of growth.
Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, stated, “Melaka has come a long way in building its semiconductor industry; today, it has the industrial base, skilled workforce and supplier network needed to compete for the next generation of high-value investments. The electrical and electronics (E&E) industry continues to be a key driver of Malaysia’s investment landscape, attracting RM6.0 billion in approved investments in the first quarter of 2026, the highest among all manufacturing industries. With its established ecosystem and strategic location, Melaka is well placed to capture a greater share of these opportunities. The next phase of growth requires close collaboration between government, industry and the financial sector to deepen supply chains, accelerate technology adoption and help Malaysian companies move up the value chain.
At MIDA, we are committed to facilitating quality investments that build industrial capabilities, drive innovation, and create quality jobs for Malaysians. The New Incentive Framework (NIF) supports these efforts by encouraging investments to develop local talent, strengthen Malaysian businesses and deliver long-term value to the people of Melaka.”
Datuk Ginie Lim Siew Lin, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Melaka Berhad, said “Our continuous engagement with industry players gives us valuable insights into how investment decisions are evolving and what companies require to grow successfully. Melaka’s semiconductor strength is built on decades of industrial presence and investor confidence, and our focus is to build on this foundation by connecting emerging opportunities with the right capabilities and partnerships. Through this approach, we aim to strengthen Melaka’s position as a preferred location for the next phase of semiconductor growth.”
Dato' Seri Wong Siew Hai, President of the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), commented, “Malaysia's future competitiveness will not be determined by manufacturing capacity alone, but by the strength of our semiconductor ecosystem. As we move from 'Made in Malaysia' to 'Made by Malaysia', every state has a role to play. Melaka has already built a strong foundation and is well positioned to become a key driver of advanced technologies, talent development and innovation that will strengthen Malaysia's global semiconductor leadership."
Ranita Abdullah, Managing Director, New Economy & Group Global Banking Sustainability, Maybank, said, "Maybank is committed to supporting Melaka's aspirations to attract quality domestic and foreign investments into advanced and high-tech industries, while strengthening the ecosystem of multinational corporations and local SMEs as supply chains evolve and businesses enhance operational resilience. We are equally keen to support the state's sustainability aspirations and Smart City digital transformation agenda, in line with Maybank's ROAR30 strategy to mobilise RM300 billion in sustainable finance and RM100 billion for the New Economy across ASEAN."
The MSIA dialogue featured a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Datuk Ginie Lim, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Melaka Berhad, which integrated crucial perspectives from the industry, government, and financial sectors. Mr. Tay Kheng Chiong, Group Managing Director & CEO of Dominant Opto Technologies Sdn. Bhd., shared insights on the growth journey of Malaysian semiconductor SMEs, emphasising the need to strengthen capabilities and meet global customer expectations. Highlighting ecosystem development, Mr. Derrick Tanggapan, Director of MIDA Melaka, outlined how local SMEs can capture higher-value opportunities through strategic investments and partnerships. To enable this growth, Mr. Zulfadhli Bin Marjo, Head of Islamic Transaction Banking Solutions & Innovation at Maybank Islamic Berhad, discussed tailored financing and capital solutions aimed at supporting SMEs as they scale operations through technology, automation, and talent development.
The event successfully brought together almost 150 key industry leaders, policymakers, government agencies, financial institutions, and ecosystem partners, reinforcing the state's commitment to becoming a future-ready semiconductor hub.
For further information on the featured companies, including their respective boilerplates and media contacts, please refer to: https://tinyurl.com/y6nvap68
SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Mr. Derrick Tanggapan
Designation: Director, MIDA Melaka
Tel: +606-232 2878
Email: derrick@mida.gov.my / melaka@mida.gov.my
--BERNAMA
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