Ichia Technologies Malaysia Celebrates Grand Opening Of Its RM490 Mil New Manufacturing Facility In Malaysia
KEDAH, 28 October 2025 – Ichia Technologies, Inc., leader in electronic components manufacturing with over 40-year of industry experience, proudly announces the grand opening of its second state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP), Kedah. The RM490 million investment expected to create approximately 600 job opportunities with a strong emphasis on high-skilled talent.
The new manufacturing facility will focus on the manufacturing of Printed Circuit boards, printed circuit board assemblies and components for automative and telecommunication sectors.
Spanning more than 55,000 square meters on an 11-acre site, the facility incorporates automated production lines, IoT-enabled system and artificial intelligence technology in line with Industry 4.0 principles. The advanced manufacturing capabilities will support the growing demand in key sectors while enhancing production efficiency and quality.
The ceremony was attended by Puan Nazlizan Abdullah, Director of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Kedah; Encik Noor Ikhsan Bin Abdul Aziz, Chief Operating Officer of Invest Kedah; Mr. James Buu, Deputy Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia; Mr. Huang Chiu-Yung, Chairman of Ichia Technologies Group; as well as other distinguished guests.
Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), stated: “Ichia’s decision to build its second state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, with a significant RM490 million investment, powerfully affirms Malaysia’s position in the E&E sector. This advanced facility, focusing on PCB, PCBA and components for the automotive and telecommunication sectors and incorporating Industry 4.0 technologies like AI and IoT, aligns perfectly with our NIMP 2030 vision. The creation of 600 high-skilled jobs is crucial for developing local talent and strengthening Malaysia’s role as a strategic, resilient hub in the global E&E supply chain.”
Mr. Noor Ikhsan Bin Abdul Aziz, Chief Operating Officer of the Invest Kedah Berhad, stated: “Ichia’s expansion in Kulim Hi-Tech Park enhances Kedah’s status as a high-value manufacturing hub. This investment will boost our electronics ecosystem, create skilled jobs, and open new opportunities for local suppliers in automotive and telecommunications. It reflects Kedah’s commitment to talent development and renewable energy.
Invest Kedah Berhad will streamline the investment process for local and global investors, ensuring projects like Ichia’s thrive sustainably. We will continue to partner with local universities and technical institutions through the Kedah Talent and Development Centre (KTDC) to foster skilled talent, while promoting green energy initiatives for sustainable industrial growth under Kedah State Energy Resources Sdn Bhd (KESTER).”
Mr. Huang Chiu-Yung, Chairman of Ichia Technologies Group, stated: “Ichia Technologies Inc., a publicly listed company in Taiwan, is a global leader in providing advanced integrated module solutions. Amid the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains and the challenges brought by U.S. reciprocal tariffs, our new facility in Kulim, Malaysia, will serve as a key driver for the Group’s long-term sustainable growth. Malaysia will become the Group’s second-largest manufacturing base, enabling us to continue delivering exceptional products and services to customers around the world.”
The opening of Ichia’s KHTP facility marks a significant milestone in Malaysia’s journey to become a preferred destination for high-tech manufacturing investments. With its strategic location, skilled workforce, and supportive ecosystem, Kedah is positioning itself as a critical node in the global electronics supply chain, attracting world-class manufacturers who are reshaping the future of the industry.
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About MIDA
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 21 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube channel.
About Invest Kedah
Invest Kedah Berhad (IKB) is the official investment promotion agency for the State of Kedah, responsible for attracting and facilitating strategic domestic and international investments. IKB plays a vital role in ensuring that the investments received generate a positive impact on the state’s economic development and the well-being of its people. Through an investor-friendly approach and close collaboration with both federal and local government agencies, IKB is committed to positioning Kedah as a leading investment destination in the northern region of Malaysia.
About Ichia
Ichia Technologies, founded in 1983 and IPOed in Taiwan, has over 40 years of expertise in electronic components. Based on the core technology in mechanical and electronic components, Ichia extends the business to the module, include EMS (Electronic Module Solutions), IMS (Integration Module Solutions), and TMS (Thermal Module Solutions), providing comprehensive one-stop services from design to manufacturing. These solutions are widely applied in consumer applications, servers, AIoT, automotive electronics, and optical fiber communications, etc. Nowadays, the global foodprints has extended from Taiwan to Mainland China, Malaysia, Europe, and the United States. Ichia, driven by the mission “Act with Purpose, Impact with Vision”, expects to be the valued partnership to customers.
For media enquiries, please contact:
MIDA
Encik Mohd Mazlan Mokhtar
Director, Electrical & Electronics Division
Email: [email protected]
Tel.: +603-2267 6655
Invest Kedah Berhad
Corporate Communication Department
Email: [email protected]
Tel.: +604-7027373
Ichia Technologies
Mr. Ooi Teck Joo
Director, Ichia Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Email: [email protected]
Tel.: +604-3903900
