SARAWAK is poised to capitalise on the booming semiconductor industry, driven by generative AI and data centre expansion, with global sales reaching USD627 billion last year.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the Sarawak Semiconductor Strategic Framework aims to attract investments across the entire semiconductor value chain from advanced chip design, manufacturing to testing, packaging and AI-integrated systems.
“By 2030, Sarawak aspires to be a key contributor to the global semiconductor supply chain, spearheaded by SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd (SMD) through the Semiconductor Roadmap 2030, designed to accelerate innovation and enhance local capabilities.
“Over the next five to 10 years, this roadmap will create over 3,000 high-skilled jobs, commercialise intellectual property and promote talent development,” he said.
He said in his ministerial winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here today (May 28).
Awang Tengah, who is also International Trade, Industry and Investment Minister said that SMD is exploring collaborative investments in the United Kingdom, leveraging Sarawak’s cost advantages and renewable energy.
“With strong government support and global partnerships, Sarawak is positioned to become a key semiconductor hub in Southeast Asia, offering promising investment and trade potential,” he said.