A look at chip design companies like Oppstar that aim to push Malaysia, the world's sixth-largest semiconductor exporter, to the higher end of the value chain
Former Intel engineers attempt to push Penang to higher end of value chain — PENANG, Malaysia — When chip design company Oppstar listed … X: @tsubasa_nikkei , @nikkeiasia , and @imnormgoh . LinkedIn: Tengku Zafrul Aziz X: Tsubasa Suruga・Nikkei Asia / @tsubasa_nikkei : Once known as the ‘Silicon Valley of the East,’ Malaysia is witnessing a surge in startups specializing in chip design, defying the cluster that has been known for the “back end” of the semiconductor supply chain. https://asia.nikkei.com/... via @NikkeiAsia @nikkeiasia : Malaysia's Penang has for decades been known as a hub for back-end chipmaking processes. But now a wave of startups are looking to break into more advanced areas such as semiconductor design, potentially revamping the nation's tech sector. https://asia.nikkei.com/... Norman Goh / @imnormgoh : Penang attracted RM60.1 billion ($12.65 billion) in FDI in 2023, while domestic investment has hovered at around RM3 billion over the years, significantly smaller than the FDI levels. Local Malaysian semiconductor players are moving up the value chain in the global market.... [image] LinkedIn: Tengku Zafrul Aziz : Penang has been known for decades as a cluster for back-end chipmaking processes, which are less advanced than wafer fabrication and other so-called front-end processes. …