AMD expands R&D footprint with new facility in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: Nasdaq-listed Advanced Micro Devices Inc's (AMD) new state-of-the-art office and engineering lab facility in Bayan Lepas underscores the company's commitment to expanding its global business services and engineering presence in Malaysia.
The new office at GBS by the Sea spans 19,416.74 square metres and is designed to support over 1,200 employees as well as hi-tech engineering labs to drive advances in semiconductor design.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that as AMD celebrates its over five-decade presence here, this milestone stood as a strong testament to Penang's position as a sustainable and thriving investment destination where companies can grow and flourish.
"As global trends shift rapidly toward frontier technologies such as Al, the Penang state government, via InvestPenang, remains committed to supporting forward-looking investors like AMD in these transformative fields.
"Our goal is to see the first generation of 'Made by Malaysia' chips designed, developed and driven from Penang proudly taking their place in the global semiconductor market," he said at the official launch of AMD @GBS By The Sea here today.
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, who is also present at the event, said AMD's new facility in Penang is a testament to the enduring and evolving partnership between Malaysia and a global technology leader.
He said that by anchoring research and development (R&D) and advanced capabilities here, AMD is creating high-quality jobs and fostering a dynamic ecosystem where local talent and firms can thrive alongside global innovators.
"Aligned with our New Industrial Master Plan 2030, the National Semiconductor Strategy and the 13th Malaysia Plan, MIDA is proud to have supported AMD's strategic growth in Malaysia and looks forward to continuing this shared journey of innovation with AMD for many years to come," he added.
In a statement issued after the event, AMD said the new office reinforces the company's long-standing presence in Malaysia and reflects its confidence in the region's talent and potential.
"With expanded capabilities and a focus on innovation, the Penang facility would play a key role in supporting AMD's growth, while contributing meaningfully to Malaysia's semiconductor ecosystem," it added. - Bernama
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