Malaysia is the surprise winner of the US-China chip war, with Penang being the largest benefactor, the Financial Times reports.By Business Times - March 14, 2024KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is the surprise winner of the US-China chip war, with Penang being the largest benefactor, the Financial Times reports. The state attracted RM60.1 billion (US$12.8 billion) in foreign direct investment...
March 5, 2024 ACTIFORCE, a renowned global leader in the furniture components industry hailing from the Netherlands, has marked a significant achievement by officially inaugurating its state-of-the-art plant in Penang. The new facility, located at the Bukit Minyak industrial area, spans approximately 13,300sq ft. This marks Actiforce’s second plant in Penang, complementing the first, which has...
Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at Economy | News GEORGE TOWN – Penang, being the Silicon Valley of the East, is the breeding ground for successful stories of startups and large local companies (LLCs) that are at par with technology giants of the world. One great example is homegrown industrial automation solutions provider Greatech Technology Bhd that was set up by Tan Eng Kee and...
Monday, February 12th, 2024 at Economy GEORGE TOWN – Penang has successfully maintained its position as Malaysia’s top exporter in December 2023 despite being the second smallest state. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that Penang has consistently been in the top three positions in terms of contributing to the country’s economy, growth, and attracting investors. “In fact, the figures were...