Strategically located just minutes from Penang International Airport, Silicon Island is designed to provide seamless global connectivity, enabling efficient movement of goods and talent.
October 15, 2025
Penang recently launched Silicon Island at the World Expo 2025, marking a historic milestone in Penang’s journey to reaffirm its position as the Silicon Valley of the East.
Officiated by the Chief Minister of Penang, the launch showcased the state’s bold vision to elevate Malaysia’s standing in the global Electrical & Electronics (E&E) industry while driving sustainable economic growth for decades to come.
In his keynote address, the Chief Minister drew parallels between Silicon Island and Yumeshima Island—the site of the World Expo—highlighting how this masterfully planned reclaimed island is set to become a world-class hub for innovation, technology, and logistics, echoing the successes of leading global tech clusters.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said one of Penang State’s most ambitious projects was Silicon Island, a 920-hectare reclaimed land development in southern Penang that mirrors Japan’s own Yumeshima Island.
“Silicon Island is not just a piece of land, it is a promise that Penang will continue to lead where innovation meets sustainability,” he said.
Strategically located just minutes from Penang International Airport, Silicon Island is designed to provide seamless global connectivity, enabling efficient movement of goods and talent—an essential advantage for the fast-growing E&E industry and its time-sensitive supply chains.
Silicon Island’s development also pays tribute to Penang’s pioneering past. Inspired by the legacy of the “Eight Samurais”—the trailblazing multinational corporations that established Penang’s first E&E ecosystem in Bayan Lepas—this project applies decades of hard-earned experience to captivate the world once again.
For the past 50 years, Bayan Lepas has been the lynchpin of Penang’s economy, anchoring Malaysia’s rise as a global E&E powerhouse.
The next 50 years will be defined by Silicon Island—Penang’s new frontier for innovation, investment, and sustainable growth.
Beyond industry, Silicon Island introduces a unique tourism proposition, blending innovation with lifestyle to create a destination where technology, sustainability, and culture converge.
Source: https://www.therakyatpost.com/
