MKS Instruments Inc., a US-based global technology solutions provider, has announced a USD 100 million investment to build a state-of-the-art super center factory in Batu Kawan, Penang. The facility will support the production of wafer fabrication equipment to meet growing regional and global demand.
The development of this project will proceed in phases, with the first phase slated for completion in the first half of 2026. The total investment is allocated solely for constructing the building and does not account for expenditures related to equipment or other associated costs. Covering an expansive area of approximately 500,000 square feet on a 17-acre site, the cutting-edge facility is anticipated to generate 1,000 employment opportunities once fully operational.
The decision to establish the super center factory in Penang highlights the state’s reputation as a hub for technological innovation and excellence. Penang has become a preferred destination for electronics and electrical investments in Southeast Asia, thanks to its well-established semiconductor ecosystem. The state’s strategic location near customers and suppliers, combined with its advanced technological infrastructure, made it an ideal choice for MKS Instruments to expand its operations.
(Sources: The Edge Market; The Star)
