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The Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia-Arm partnership starts engagement sessions with local firms on high-end IC design
PUCHONG: The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park, in collaboration with the semiconductor company Arm, yesterday kicked off its engagement session with over 20 local companies in its effort to shift Malaysia towards front-end integrated circuit (IC) microchip design. Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation CEO Yong Kai Ping said the engagement forms part of Malaysia's national strategy under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, which identifies the electrical and electronics sector as a critical engine of future economic growth. 'The Malaysia-Arm partnership is a catalyst for developing a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem where local innovators can thrive. Through access to world-class technology platforms and global best practices, we are empowering Malaysian companies to take ownership of their future in the global semiconductor industry,' said Yong at the Malaysia-Arm Partnership: Industry Briefing and Engagement Session here today. The event is an important milestone following the landmark partnership between Malaysia and Arm, as announced on March 5. It brought together policymakers, global industry leaders, and local semiconductor stakeholders for a day of strategic discussions, knowledge sharing, and ecosystem-building. Yong said the engagement session will also take place in Penang and other states at least every month. Meanwhile, Economy Ministry special officer (policy) James Chai said that Malaysian companies have a better chance at qualifying for the AFA programme as it is aimed at companies that want to explore or prototype using Arm's intellectual property before committing to full licensing costs. He said the programme typically operates on a subscription-based model with lower up-front costs and royalties only when one goes into production. While CSS solutions come with higher up-front licensing fees because companies get a near turn-key system with higher engineering and support investment from Arm, he added. The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, designed to drive national growth in semiconductor innovation. Located in Selangor, the park brings together anchor companies, startups, research institutions, and talent development programmes under one roof to accelerate Malaysia's leadership in IC design and advanced packaging. Bernama
Malaysiakini
06-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Malaysia and Arm host industry briefing to accelerate IC design capabilities
PUCHONG, 6 May 2025 — The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park, in collaboration with Arm, today hosted an Industry Briefing and Engagement Session aimed at advancing Malaysia's ambitions in front-end semiconductor design and innovation. Held at Four Points by Sheraton, the event brought together policymakers, global industry leaders, and local semiconductor stakeholders for a day of strategic discussions, knowledge sharing, and ecosystem-building. The landmark partnership between Malaysia and Arm, announced in March 2025, is a key pillar of Malaysia's broader strategy to transition from traditional manufacturing towards an IP-driven innovation economy. Anchored by initiatives such as the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park, the collaboration seeks to catalyze talent development, stimulate high-value research and development, and position Malaysia as a globally competitive hub for next-generation technologies. The event was officiated with opening remarks by Mr. Yong Kai Ping, Chief Executive Officer of the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec), followed by special remarks from Mr Alex Lee, Strategic Business Development Director ARM. Participants gained valuable insights into the government's initiatives for the semiconductor industry through a session led by James Chai, Special Officer (Policy) representing the Ministry of Economy Malaysia. The session highlighted the government's commitment to supporting local design firms and elevating Malaysia's position within the global semiconductor value chain. Additionally, this session also outlined the application process and qualifying criteria for companies to participate in this high-impact initiative, ensuring industry players are well-informed on how to engage with and benefit from the program. James Chai, Special Officer (Policy) representing the Ministry of Economy Malaysia A key highlight of the session was a session of Arm's Flexible Access (AFA) program and Compute Subsystem (CSS) solutions, showcasing how Malaysian IC design companies can leverage Arm's cutting-edge intellectual property, including high-performing Central Processing Units (CPUs), Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), Neural Processing Units (NPUs), and advanced system interconnects. Arm's emphasis on common software standards and customizable hardware architectures offers Malaysian companies a trusted platform to innovate and differentiate in a rapidly evolving global semiconductor landscape. This engagement forms part of Malaysia's national strategy under the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, which identifies the Electrical and Electronics (E&E) sector as a critical engine of future economic growth. By focusing on research, development, and system-on-chip (SoC) design, Malaysia aims to move up the value chain and retain a greater share of value creation within its borders. "The Malaysia–Arm partnership is a catalyst for developing a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem where local innovators can thrive," said Mr. Yong Kai Ping. "Through access to world-class technology platforms and global best practices, we are empowering Malaysian companies to take ownership of their future in the global semiconductor industry." The session concluded with Arm engaging in discussions with several Malaysian IC design companies to explore collaboration opportunities, further reinforcing the Government's commitment to accelerating industry transformation and building a resilient, future-ready semiconductor sector. This content is provided by SIDEC The views expressed here are those of the author/contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of Malaysiakini. Interested in having your press releases, exclusive interviews, or branded content articles on Malaysiakini? For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia, Arm rev up IC Design capabilities for local companies via engagement session
PUCHONG: The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park, in collaboration with the semiconductor company Arm, today kicked off its engagement session with over 20 local companies in its effort to shift Malaysia towards front-end integrated circuit (IC) microchip design. Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation chief executive officer Yong Kai Ping said the engagement forms part of Malaysia's national strategy under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, which identifies the electrical and electronics sector as a critical engine of future economic growth. 'The Malaysia-Arm partnership is a catalyst for developing a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem where local innovators can thrive. 'Through access to world-class technology platforms and global best practices, we are empowering Malaysian companies to take ownership of their future in the global semiconductor industry,' said Yong at the Malaysia-Arm Partnership: Industry Briefing and Engagement Session here today. The event is an important milestone following the landmark partnership between Malaysia and Arm, as announced on March 5, 2025. It brought together policymakers, global industry leaders, and local semiconductor stakeholders for a day of strategic discussions, knowledge sharing, and ecosystem-building. Yong said the engagement session will also take place in Penang and other states at least every month. According to a statement following the event, the engagement session, among others, outlines the application process and qualifying criteria for companies to participate in a high-impact initiative, ensuring industry players are well-informed on how to engage with and benefit from the programme. This includes highlights on Arm's flexible access (AFA) programme and compute subsystem (CSS) solutions, showcasing how Malaysian IC design companies could leverage Arm's cutting-edge intellectual property, including high-performing central processing units, graphics processing units, neural processing units, and advanced system interconnects. 'Arm's emphasis on common software standards and customisable hardware architectures offers Malaysian companies a trusted platform to innovate and differentiate in a rapidly evolving global semiconductor landscape,' it said. Meanwhile, Economy Ministry special officer (policy) James Chai said that Malaysian companies have a better chance at qualifying for the AFA programme as it is aimed at companies that want to explore or prototype using Arm's intellectual property before committing to full licensing costs. He said the programme typically operates on a subscription-based model with lower up-front costs and royalties only when one goes into production. While CSS solutions come with higher up-front licensing fees because companies get a near turn-key system with higher engineering and support investment from Arm, he added. The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, designed to drive national growth in semiconductor innovation. Located in Selangor, the park brings together anchor companies, startups, research institutions, and talent development programmes under one roof to accelerate Malaysia's leadership in IC design and advanced packaging.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia, Arm rev up IC Design capabilities for local companies
PUCHONG: The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park, in collaboration with the semiconductor company Arm, today kicked off its engagement session with over 20 local companies in its effort to shift Malaysia towards front-end integrated circuit (IC) microchip design. Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation chief executive officer Yong Kai Ping said the engagement forms part of Malaysia's national strategy under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, which identifies the electrical and electronics sector as a critical engine of future economic growth. 'The Malaysia-Arm partnership is a catalyst for developing a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem where local innovators can thrive. 'Through access to world-class technology platforms and global best practices, we are empowering Malaysian companies to take ownership of their future in the global semiconductor industry,' said Yong at the Malaysia-Arm Partnership: Industry Briefing and Engagement Session here today. The event is an important milestone following the landmark partnership between Malaysia and Arm, as announced on March 5, 2025. It brought together policymakers, global industry leaders, and local semiconductor stakeholders for a day of strategic discussions, knowledge sharing, and ecosystem-building. Yong said the engagement session will also take place in Penang and other states at least every month. According to a statement following the event, the engagement session, among others, outlines the application process and qualifying criteria for companies to participate in a high-impact initiative, ensuring industry players are well-informed on how to engage with and benefit from the programme. This includes highlights on Arm's flexible access (AFA) programme and compute subsystem (CSS) solutions, showcasing how Malaysian IC design companies could leverage Arm's cutting-edge intellectual property, including high-performing central processing units, graphics processing units, neural processing units, and advanced system interconnects. 'Arm's emphasis on common software standards and customisable hardware architectures offers Malaysian companies a trusted platform to innovate and differentiate in a rapidly evolving global semiconductor landscape,' it said. Meanwhile, Economy Ministry special officer (policy) James Chai said that Malaysian companies have a better chance at qualifying for the AFA programme as it is aimed at companies that want to explore or prototype using Arm's intellectual property before committing to full licensing costs. He said the programme typically operates on a subscription-based model with lower up-front costs and royalties only when one goes into production. While CSS solutions come with higher up-front licensing fees because companies get a near turn-key system with higher engineering and support investment from Arm, he added. The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, designed to drive national growth in semiconductor innovation. Located in Selangor, the park brings together anchor companies, startups, research institutions, and talent development programmes under one roof to accelerate Malaysia's leadership in IC design and advanced packaging. The public can obtain more information about the park via its website at
