Recently,A grand event for the semiconductor industry was held at the Kulin High tech Park in Kedah, Malaysia. German semiconductor giant Infineon（Infineon Technologies announced the official opening of the first phase of its 200mm silicon carbide power semiconductor wafer fab project, with an investment of 7 billion euros (approximately 10.144 billion Singapore dollars), marking a new milestone in Malaysia's position in the global chip industry chain.

MalaysiaPrime Minister Anwar IbrahimAt the opening ceremony, it was stated that,InfineonThis significant investment is not only an important milestone in Malaysia's economic development, but also showcases Malaysia's strong attractiveness as an investment hotspot to the world. He emphasized that if Malaysia wants to make breakthroughs in high-tech industries, it must accelerate the upgrading of infrastructure, strengthen the training of high skilled talents, and continuously improve the entire ecosystem.Anwar It is pointed out that in order to keep up with the pace of technological development, the training courses of domestic universities and vocational education must quickly adapt to the constantly changing technological environment to meet the growing demand in the high-tech field.

In the rapidly changing era of technology, if we move forward at a conventional pace, it will be difficult to make breakthroughs in the fields of digitization and artificial intelligenceAnwar express. He further pointed out that Malaysia will face a huge demand for highly skilled engineers in the coming years, and it is expected thatBy 2027, this number will reach approximately 60000. Therefore, the government will actively promote the reform of colleges and technical vocational education and training to cultivate more high-quality talents that meet market demand.

Infineon CEO Hanebaker gave a detailed introduction to the construction plan and future vision of the wafer fab at the ceremony. He stated that the initial investment amount for the new factory building is2 billion euros, focusing on the production of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor wafers andGallium Nitride(GaN) epitaxy. These high-tech products will be widely used in fields such as electric vehicles, fast charging stations, trains, and renewable energy systems, significantly improving energy efficiency and equipment performance. In addition, Hanebek also revealed that the second phase of investment will reach up to 5 billion euros, which will build the world's largest and most efficient 200mm silicon carbide power manufacturing plant, further consolidating Infineon's leading position in the global semiconductor market.

It is worth mentioning that,Prime Minister Anwar IbrahimI also hosted on that dayThe "2025 Budget Consultation Conference" had in-depth exchanges with representatives from 52 electronics companies from Kedah, Penang, and Perak. The meeting extensively discussed topics such as government policies, incentives, plans, implementation plans, and potential challenges.Anwar The government will carefully listen to the opinions of industry players and stakeholders in order to formulate a fiscal budget that is more in line with market demand and industrial development laws.

The launch of Infineon's Kedah wafer fab not only injects new vitality into Malaysia's semiconductor industry, but also provides strong impetus for its industrial upgrading and economic development. With the deepening implementation of the project and the entry of more high-tech enterprises, Malaysia's competitiveness in the global technology field will be further enhanced.