KUALA LUMPUR: Nexperia Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexperia BV (Netherlands), will be expanding its presence in Malaysia with the groundbreaking ceremony of its latest facility in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
Nexperia Malaysia vice president Harith Abdullah Nexperia Malaysia is looking to invest an additional RM1.6 billion by 2026 for building, equipment and automation in Malaysia.
"This will also provide an opportunity for us to hire 700 more skilled workers over time to man and maintain automated production lines.
"We are committed to growing our operations here to meet our clients' demands for our products," he said in a statement yesterday.
The Netherland-headquartered global semiconductor manufacturer is among the leading players in the high-volume production of essential semiconductors and components utilised in various electronic designs.
Its extensive product portfolio includes diodes, transistors, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection devices, and analogue and logic integrated circuits.
The company's new 4-storey building will feature 11,000 sqm of cleanroom space.
With 20,000 sqm's worth of build-up space, the facility will house a fully automated raw material warehouse and is anticipated to be operational by mid-2022.
Negeri Sembilan chief minister Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said Nexperia Malaysia's decision to continue expanding its operations in the state is a testament to the nation's comprehensive electrical and electronics (E&E) ecosystem, underscoring local talent's capability and developing a supply chain that supports long-term growth.
"This is a significant step forward for Malaysia's semiconductor ecosystem.
"We are proud to be associated with Nexperia Malaysia in driving the Malaysians to be part of the global semiconductor supply chain. Additionally, this investment will ultimately generate employment," he said.
Nexperia's new automated warehouse will triple its storage capacity compared to its current warehouse system.
Nexperia will fully automate the production floor with Industry 4.0 standards to support its growth on essential power products for the automotive industry.
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer Datuk Arham Abdul Rahman applauded Nexperia's move to ramp up its chip production in Malaysia.
"Nexperia benefits from establishing their footprint in Malaysia, further strengthening their operations in Negeri Sembilan by producing more complex products.
"With the global chip shortage, we are confident Malaysia will continue to be a desirable E&E location for international companies.
"We look forward to seeing Nexperia rise to be among the catalytic investors contributing towards the development of the state's E&E cluster, creating more opportunities for Malaysians, which aligns with the main pillars of our National Investment Aspiration (NIA)," he said.