KUKA Robotics Expands Malaysian Footprint With New Penang Office, Strengthening Nation's Automation Hub Status
PENANG, June 18 (Bernama) -- KUKA Robotics Malaysia, a subsidiary of Germany-headquartered KUKA — a global leader in intelligent automation solutions and majority-owned by China's Midea Group – today marked a significant milestone with the official launch of its new Penang branch in Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan. This strategic move reinforces the company's commitment to advancing industrial automation and robotics innovation in Malaysia and across the Asia-Pacific Economic region.
The ceremony was graced by YB Tuan Jagdeep Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister II of Penang, alongside senior representatives from the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), InvestPenang, and key industry leaders.
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