It is a great pleasure to join you today at the Bursa Malaysia–CITIC CLSA Semiconductor Forum. This gathering takes place at a turning point for our nation. The semiconductor industry is no longer just Malaysia’s largest export sector; it has become a central flashpoint in…
I would like to thank The Edge and HSBC for inviting me to deliver the Keynote Address at this important E&E Symposium 2026. The theme, “The Value Chain Shift”, reflects one of the most consequential questions today, and I intend to take the theme quite…
I would like to congratulate the organisers of the ASEAN Semiconductor Summit (ASEMIS) 2025 and also welcome delegates from around the region and beyond. Today’s semiconductor industry is no longer just a pillar of economic growth, it is a cornerstone of national security, technological prowess…
Annyeonghaseyo, and a very good morning. This important Government-to-Government (G2G) dialogue on semiconductor cooperation between Malaysia and the Republic of Korea is a very timely effort given the world and the world of semiconductors is facing fundamental shifts. I would like to thank the Government…
It is a pleasure to be here today at the launching ceremony of the United Local Synergy Program, an initiative that brings together seven outstanding Malaysian companies in a powerful collaboration to enhance our local supply chain, drive innovation, and jointly build Malaysia’s international presence.…
May I thank Khazanah Research Institute, particularly Mr. Yin Shao Loong, for inviting me to say a few words at this Common Action Forum 2024 which will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim later today. The theme of the conference is aptly…
I will touch upon the semiconductor industry a lot, but at the same time, I am fully aware that it is the full gamut of E&E capabilities including EMS, equipment, and even metal fabrication that makes Malaysia such a strong supply chain. Semiconductors are going…
I hope this conference, with the experts and stakeholders in the electric vehicle industry, could help us to deal with three sets of major national challenges: First, reduce consumption of petroleum There is a need for Malaysia to reduce overall consumption of petroleum. Thus far,…
I would like to congratulate GDS for successfully organising their first Supply Chain Ecosystem Summit. Let me make three brief points with regards to the data centre sector. First, all the stars are aligned Malaysia is now on the cusp of a second economic takeoff…
I am delighted to join Penang Chief Minister Sdr Chow Kon Yeow at the launch of the Advanced Technology Equipment Cluster (ATEC) under the auspices of Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association. The ATEC is spearheaded by local equipment manufacturers, including ViTrox, Greatech and Pentamaster. In my…