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New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Move on from upside-down flag incident, says Chow
GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said all parties should remain calm and move on from the recent incident of the upside-down Jalur Gemilang in Kepala Batas. Commenting on a planned gathering this afternoon, Chow said police had investigated the matter. "The investigation papers have been submitted to the Attorney General's Chambers. The process has been sufficient and complete. "It is time to move on," he said after the inauguration of international chipmaker AMD's new state-of-the-art office and engineering lab in Bayan Lepas here. Chow said Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh was welcome to visit Penang to view the big flag that was put up by the alleged perpetrator of the first incident as an apology. He said Dr Akmal should also enjoy the nasi kandar that Umno youth chief said he planned to have. "We also have durians here. He is welcome to come and enjoy Penang's food. "Just don't cause trouble," he added. The incident sparked public outrage after a video clip of the national flag being flown upside-down outside a hardware store in Kepala Batas went viral. Police have concluded their investigation, and the shop owner claimed it was a mistake during the process of adjusting the flagpole height. The shop owner had said that he was willing to accept whatever consequences. Earlier today, Bukit Aman urged organisers to cancel today's gathering over the incident. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the police took seriously any issue that could compromise public safety and well-being. To date, 38 police reports have been lodged nationwide, 17 in Penang and 21 in other states. The investigation includes offences under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act for disseminating offensive content.
New Straits Times
15 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
AMD expands R&D footprint with state-of-the-art Malaysian facility
GEORGE TOWN: AMD today inaugurated its new state-of-the-art office and engineering lab facility in Bayan Lepas here. This marks a significant milestone in AMD's commitment to expanding its global business services and engineering presence in Malaysia. The new office at GBS by the Sea, which spans 209,000 square feet, is designed to support over 1,200 employees. It features open workspaces and state-of-the-art engineering labs to drive advances in semiconductor design. The launch was inaugurated by chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. Also present were Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, AMD global operations senior vice president Keivan Keshvari and AMD Penang site lead Chuang-Li Khoo. Chow said as AMD celebrates its over five decades presence in Penang, the milestone stood as a strong testament to Penang's position as a sustainable and thriving investment destination. "As global trends shift rapidly toward frontier technologies such as Al, the Penang government, via InvestPenang, remains committed to supporting forward-looking investors like AMD in these transformative fields," he said. Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim said AMD's new facility in Penang was a testament to the enduring and evolving partnership between Malaysia and a global technology leader. "From our initial collaboration in manufacturing five decades ago to this significant investment in integrated circuit design and high-value services, AMD's journey mirrors Malaysia's own progression up the semiconductor value chain. "By anchoring R&D and advanced capabilities here, AMD is not only creating high-quality jobs but also fostering a dynamic ecosystem where local talent and firms can thrive alongside global innovators," he said. He added that aligned with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, the National Semiconductor Strategy and the 13th Malaysia Plan, MIDA was proud to have supported AMD's strategic growth in Malaysia. Meanwhile, Keivan said the opening of the advanced facility underlined AMD's long-term commitment to Malaysia's thriving semiconductor ecosystem. The new office will enable AMD to develop, build and deliver the next generation of high-performance, adaptive and Al computing solutions across the AMD portfolio while supporting Malaysia's continued growth as a hub for technological innovation. With expanded capabilities and a focus on innovation, the Penang facility will play a key role in supporting AMD growth while contributing meaningfully to Malaysia's semiconductor ecosystem, Keivan added.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
AMD opens new R&D facility in Penang to boost semiconductor innovation
GEORGE TOWN: Nasdaq-listed Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) has strengthened its presence in Malaysia with a new office and engineering lab in Bayan Lepas. The 19,416.74 square metre facility at GBS by the Sea will support over 1,200 employees and drive semiconductor design innovation. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow highlighted Penang's role as a thriving investment hub during the official launch of AMD @GBS By The Sea. He emphasised the state's commitment to supporting cutting-edge technologies like AI and fostering homegrown semiconductor advancements. 'Our goal is to see the first generation of 'Made by Malaysia' chips designed, developed, and driven from Penang,' Chow said. Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) CEO Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid praised AMD's expansion as a milestone in Malaysia's tech partnership. He noted that the facility will create high-value jobs and strengthen the local innovation ecosystem. 'MIDA is proud to support AMD's growth, aligning with Malaysia's New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and semiconductor strategy,' he added. AMD stated that the new facility reflects its confidence in Malaysia's talent and semiconductor potential. The company said the Penang site will play a crucial role in its global growth and Malaysia's tech ecosystem. - Bernama
Malay Mail
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Let's move on from ‘Jalur Gemilang' issue, says Penang CM
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said it is time to move on from the upside-down Jalur Gemilang issue. He said reports were made, investigations were conducted and various parties have already voiced their criticisms. 'The investigation was completed and investigation papers submitted to the AGC, so I believe this is enough so let's move forward,' he said to reporters on the sidelines after launching AMD at GBS By The Sea today. He said Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh is welcome to come to Penang to enjoy its food. 'He is most welcomed to come and enjoy our food, nasi kandar, we have durians too, as long as he doesn't stir trouble,' he said. Akmal had previously planned to hold a 'class' for the shop owner in Kepala Batas who had put up the flag upside down. However, after a police warning, he cancelled the event and posted on his social media that he is only coming to Penang for the food and to see the big Jalur Gemilang put up on the shop frontage by DAP. The hardware store in Jalan Bertam Perdana recently went viral for flying the national flag upside down. The 59-year-old shop owner, who was investigated, reportedly said it was an unintentional mistake while measuring the flagpole and that he had corrected the mistake later. Following the controversy, DAP announced that it would sponsor a giant Jalur Gemilang for the shop and mobilised Penang party members to distribute 831 flags.
The Star
15 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
AMD expands R&D footprint with new facility in Penang
FILE PHOTO: The logo of semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) is seen on a graphics processing unit (GPU) chip in this illustration picture. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo 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
