From 20 to 22 May 2025, Malaysia reaffirmed its global semiconductor leadership at the 30th SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEA), held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore. Organised under the theme “Stronger Together – Collaborating to Navigate Uncertainties and Fostering Resilience”, the event attracted key stakeholders across the global value chain.

At the Malaysia Pavilion, hosted by MIDA in collaboration with MATRADE, two flagship programmes were launched:

• The Supply Chain Programme, featuring the Minister of MITI and representatives from Micron, ASML, and Ferrotec, highlighted Malaysia’s rising role in regional semiconductor supply networks.
• The Handshake Session, a closed-door platform, facilitated high-level engagements between international industry leaders and MIDA to explore strategic investments.

In parallel, the Trade and Investment Mission (TIM) to Singapore secured interests from companies such as Racks Central, NTUC FairPrice Group, and GP Battery, especially in data centres and battery manufacturing. These efforts align with Malaysia’s National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) to strengthen its end-to-end capabilities, from design to advanced packaging, reaffirming its status as a preferred destination for high-tech investments in Asia.