MKS Instruments Inc., a global technology solutions provider, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new super centre factory in Batu Kawan, marking an investment of US$100 million.
This project will be constructed in phases, with Phase One expected to be completed in the first half of 2026.
The US$100 million investment covers only the construction of the building and does not include equipment or other related expenses.
The new facility aims to support the growing demand for semiconductor equipment, particularly for water fabrication, both regionally and globally. Spanning approximately 500,000 sq ft on a 17-acre plot, the state-of-the-art facility is projected to create 1,000 job opportunities upon completion.
Bukit Tambun assemblyman Goh Choon Aik highlighted MKS’s decision to establish its super centre factory in Penang as a testament to the state’s reputation for innovation and technological excellence.
“Penang has cemented its position as the preferred global destination for electronics and electrical investments in Southeast Asia.
“MKS Instruments’ expansion into Penang is a testament to the state’s appeal as a preferred investment destination, supported by its robust ecosystem,” Goh said in his speech during the groundbreaking ceremony in Batu Kawan on Oct 24.
Among those present at the event were InvestPenang chief executive officer Datuk Loo Lee Lian, MKS executive vice-president Dave Henry, and the United States Embassy’s Commercial counsellor Francis Peters.
Story by Kevin Vimal
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