Supplier Depth

Malaysia no longer has to prove it can attract chip plants. With exports up 50% and RM91.9 billion approved since 2024, the harder test is whether Penang and Kulim can build enough local design, supplier, packaging, and talent depth to keep more value when tariffs and bottlenecks hit.

Malaysia no longer has to prove it can attract chip plants. With exports up 50% and RM91.9 billion approved since 2024, the harder test is whether Penang and Kulim can build enough local design, supplier, packaging, and talent depth to keep more value when tariffs and bottlenecks hit.