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Malaysia technological and semiconductor development

Overview

Malaysia is advancing its technological and industrial capabilities through research commercialization and strategic semiconductor development.

In the research sector, the nation’s R&D commercialization portal has recorded over 500 patent matches valued at more than RM2 billion. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir has emphasized the necessity of transitioning research from laboratories to the market, urging researchers to engage with industrial partners to ensure societal impact.

Simultaneously, the government has launched the National Semiconductor Strategy, which aims to attract RM500 billion in semiconductor investments and train 60,000 highly skilled local engineers by 2030. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the TVET 2.0 reform will align vocational training with industry needs in fields such as artificial intelligence and renewable energy. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi further stressed the importance of developing homegrown technology and intellectual property to ensure long-term global competitiveness.

Entities

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi · University Research and Innovation Investment Summit · Anwar Ibrahim · Zambry Abdul Kadir · Malaysia

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  1. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Malaysia targets 60,000 engineers and RM500 billion in semiconductor investment by 2030

    Malaysia aims to attract RM500 billion in semiconductor investments and train 60,000 engineers by 2030, focusing on industry-led talent development and domestic intellectual property.

  2. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Malaysia R&D portal records RM2 billion in patent matches

    Malaysia's R&D commercialization portal has matched over 500 patents valued at more than RM2 billion, highlighting the nation's potential to transition laboratory research into industrial products.

Sources

malaysiatribune.news · thesun.my · tvsarawak.my · utusan.com.my