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Penang, Malaysia, is positioning itself as a critical hub for the global semiconductor industry amid a shift toward supply chain resilience and AI-driven demand. The state is expanding its infrastructure, including the Silicon Island project, to attract multinational investment.
Why it matters
As global powers diversify semiconductor supply chains away from traditional hubs, regional manufacturing centers like Penang are becoming vital to the global tech economy.
THE global semiconductor industry is entering a new era defined by resilience rather than efficiency.
The article reports on economic development and industrial strategy from a neutral, business-focused perspective.
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