Did you know that ‘Maggi’ wasn’t Malaysian? A look at the brand that is now synonymous with our kitchensMalaysia is seeking to fill a critical gap of 60,000 engineers to meet its ambitions in the semiconductor industry. — Reuters picKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Malaysia is seeking to fill a critical gap of 60,000 engineers to meet its ambitions in the semiconductor industry, a sector poised to drive the country’s economic growth in the coming years.
The Puchong facility is part of Malaysia’s strategy to move up the semiconductor value chain. Currently, the country hosts major industry players like Intel and Infineon, with Penang dubbed the “Silicon Valley of the East.” Selangor Investment executive councillor Ng Sze Han said the Puchong IC hub, which was officially opened last month, aims to employ 400 local engineers.One such anchor tenant is MaiStorage, a subsidiary of Taiwan’s Phison Electronics, which has set up operations in Puchong.