Sarawak aims to be semiconductor high-value hub in SE Asia, says premier

(26/6/2024) The state government will unveil the Holistic Sustainability and Circular Economy Strategy by the year-end to solidify state-owned chip designer SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd’s position globally while establishing new industry standards in sustainable business practices.

CSA Catapult and SMD Semi sign MoU

(23/4/2024) The MoU lays the foundation for CSA Catapult and SMD Semiconductor to work together in the design, prototyping and manufacturing of next-generation semiconductor and compound semiconductor chips in the automotive and space industries.

Sarawak’s chip design company to set up R&D office in UK

(26/6/2024) The collaboration with UK companies strategically aligns with Sarawak’s own semiconductor sector’s 2030 aspirations to position the state as a semiconductor high-value-added hub in the region, as well as increasing contribution to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) and investment from the sector.

Deal paves way for design, manufacture of chips in Sarawak.

The Framework Service Agreement signed between Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor Sdn Bhd and Melexis of Belgium paves the way for collaborations in chip design and other services in chip development..

Sarawak to produce its own integrated chips.

Sarawak will produce its own integrated chips through partnership with a Belgium-based global supplier of micro-electronic semiconductor solutions.

Cultivating local talent in chip designs.

(31/12/2023) "In the past we have X-FAB which is already operating in Sarawak for about 20 years and they are one of the major contributors to the state when it comes to export the products out of Malaysia. But for integrated circuit (IC) design, it is very new. Therefore, one of the aspirations from Sarawak government is to encourage more high value jobs, research and development (R&D) activities in Sarawak and also to work with our industries partners."

(VIDEO) Sarawak bakal pacu sektor semikonduktur sebatian, contohi UK.

(7/12/2023) Industri semikonduktor Sarawak berhasrat untuk memulakan sektor semikonduktor sebatian dengan menjadikan negara United Kingdom (UK) sebagai panduan dalam memacu strategi bidang itu di negeri ini. .

Compound Semiconductor in sight for Sarawak.

(6/12/2023) Sarawak has an existing capacity or player in silicon foundry through X-FAB, which operates at Samajaya High Tech Park Kuching; leveraging this strength, Sarawak can embark on Compound Semiconductor such as GaAn on Silicon, Silicon Carbide and Graphene on Silicon, the future champion technology for EV, Hydrogen, 5G and 6G, Space and many others.

(VIDEO) Ekosistem menyeluruh sokong industri semikonduktur.

(15/11/2023) Ketika ini tumpuan lebih diberikan pada sektor pembuatan dan pengeluaran yang berada di hujung dan bawah rantaian nilai, berbanding reka bentuk cip yang lebih bernilai tinggi.

Sarawak eyes becoming SEA semiconductor hub.

(14/11/2023) Sarawak aims to become a hub for the semiconductor industry within South-East Asia by developing skilled local talent, says state Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah.
Towards this end, state-owned company SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd has launched its train-the-trainer programme.

(VIDEO) SMD Semiconductor & CENTEXS berganding lahir tenaga mahir.

(9/11/2023) SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd dan beberapa institusi latihan termasuik CENTEXS bekerjasama melatih tenaga kerja berkemahiran bagi merealisasikan hasrat kerajaan Sarawak menjadi pengeluar cip dan semikonduktor utama di Asia Tenggara menjelang 2030.

Sarawak chip designing company inks deal with MIMOS to co-develop semiconductor industry.

(22/9/2023) According to a statement from SMD Semiconductor, the agreement sets the framework to co-develop the semiconductor industry through research and development (R&D) focusing on Intellectual Property licensing
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang, and the SMD Semiconductor chairman Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn.

Abg Jo: MoU for talent development in semiconductors, chip design new milestone for Sarawak.

(14/6/2023) The MoU will see the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) through Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor collaborating with the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (Centexs), Sarawak Skills, Melexis from Belgium, X-Fab (Sarawak) from Germany, Synopsys and Cadence from the Silicon Valley, United States of America.

Upcoming MoU to mark collaboration on human capital devt in semiconductors, chip design.

(7/6/2023) ‘Sarawak Digital Economy Transformation: Talent Development in Semiconductors and Chip Design Programme’ will be implemented by local training institutions, namely the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) and Sarawak Skills, with support from Sarawak Research Development Council (SRDC), Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Yayasan Sarawak.

SMD Semiconductor to provide chip design services to Germany’s X-FAB.

(27/3/2023) This activity also aligns with X-FAB’s expansion plan at (its) Samajaya facility in Kuching to increase the foundry output from 30,000 to 40,000 wafers per month by 2025

State-owned collaboration with German firm can make Sarawak major player in global chip supply, says premier.

(27/3/2023) The state's goals are to increase labour productivity growth, manufacturing contribution to the economy, innovation capacity, and high-skilled jobs by establishing a deep-tech semiconductor chip design house focused on designing and commercialising IC products in partnership with key players.

S’wak’s first cohort of semiconductor programme completes training, sets stage for industry growth

(2/9/2024) The first cohort of the semiconductor Mastery Programme, which began on Feb 14 this year, was sponsored by Sarawak's Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) and facilitated by Sarawak Microeletronics Design, SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd in partnership with Belgium company Melexis and CENTEXS.

Match talent devt to industrial needs in S’wak, GLCs advised

(2/9/2024) It is imperative for both industries and the government, through the government-linked companies (GLCs) to come out with talent development programmes that can specifically accommodate the unique needs of the industries in Sarawak. In stating this, Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said such measure could ensure sustainable growth for all those involved.

Bangunkan bakat bidang kejuruteraan dan teknologi

(2/9/2024) Menteri Pendidikan, Inovasi dan Pembangunan Bakat Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn berkata untuk pertumbuhan yang mampan, penting bagi kedua-dua industri dan kementeriannya melalui syarikat berkaitan kerajaan mereka bentuk serta melaksanakan program pembangunan bakat yang memenuhi keperluan unik industri Sarawak.

14 pelatih kohort pertama program penguasaan semikonduktor tamat latihan

(2/9/2024) Seramai 14 pelatih kohort pertama menamatkan latihan menerusi Program Penguasaan Semikonduktor dengan pendedahan kepada Reka Bentuk Litar Bersepadu Analog (IC) dan Kejuruteraan Pembangunan Penyelesaian Ujian IC yang bermula pada 14 Februari lepas.

Sarawak’s chip design company to set up R&D office in UK

Sarawak grants 10-acre land in Samajaya Free Industrial Zone for SMD operation expansion

(26/6/2024) "The advanced chip packaging will spin-off new research and development opportunities such as system design, chiplet design and package design that will create a new high value job opportunities for local industry"

Sarawak aims to be semiconductor high-value hub in SE Asia, says premier

Sarawak mahu jadi hab industri pengeluar cip semikonduktor di Asia Tenggara

(26/6/2024) Tambah Abang Johari, melalui kolaborasi SMD dengan syarikat global seperti di United Kingdom baru-baru ini, kerjasama sebegini mampu membuka peluang kepada anak tempatan untuk mengasah bakat.

Lawatan kerja ke UK berjaya, buahkan hasil – Abang Johari

(23/4/2024) Abang Johari berkata, lawatan kerja dua hari beliau ke London juga disifatkan sebagai mencapai objektif dan membuah hasil menerusi pemeteraian momerandum persefahaman antara Sarawak Microelectronics (SMD) Semiconductor dengan syarikat berpangkalan dari UK, CSA Catapult.

CSA Catapult and SMD Semi sign MoU

(VIDEO) Sarawak hab pembangunan teknologi semikonduktor baharu negara.

(23/4/2024) MoU kerjasama itu merupakan usaha Sarawak untuk menjalin kerjasama dengan rakan kongsinya di UK bagi memacu inovasi yang akan membentuk semula keupayaan serta aplikasi semikonduktor kompaun diperbuat daripada dua atau lebih elemen berbanding silikon yang diperbuat daripada satu elemen.

Abang Johari tiba di London, bawa misi perkasa industri semikonduktor Sarawak.

Sarawak, Malta teroka potensi kerjasama bangunkan cip semikonduktor kegunaan aplikasi pemuliharaan marin.

(22/4/2024) “Kita melihat minat bersama antara kedua-dua wilayah dalam membangunkan teknologi baharu terutamanya ‘blue GPS water chip’. Ini adalah potensi yang kami beri tumpuan bersama Kerajaan Malta." - Shariman Jamil

Malaysia's Sarawak seeks to turn itself into a chip design hub. - NIKKEI ASIA

(15/4/2024) "When it comes to semiconductors, I always mentioned that Sarawak has the right background experience and history in semiconductor[s]," - Shariman Jamil

(VIDEO) SMD Approach to Sustainability: AI, Chips and Environmental Impact.

(29/2/2024) Deep dive into intriguing topics in semiconductor with SMD Semiconductor’s CEO, Shariman Jamil, alongside Professor Birgitte Andersen, CEO of Big Innovation Centre, UK, and Kevin Hudson, Director of Sales of Riverbeck Limited, UK to learn about SMD's approach to sustainability, including the use of AI and chips, and its impact on the environment.

(VIDEO) Latihan tingkat kemahiran jurutera reka cip bermula Mac.

(2/2/2024) Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor optimis melahirkan lebih ramai jurutera reka bentuk cip di negeri ini menerusi program latihan peningkatan kemahiran semula graduan yang dijadualkan bermula Mac ini.

SMD Semiconductor partners with UK's Riverbeck to co-develop advance radio frequency chip for satellites.

(1/2/2024) Shariman emphasised that this technological advancement is strategically aimed at meeting the demands of the global aerospace market, emphasising the companies dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation in space technology.

Sarawak-owned unis asked to include Integrated Circuit design in curriculum.

(1/2/2024) With the integration of IC design in academic programmes, Sagah said Sarawak could become a hub for technological advancement and a magnet for talent and innovation.

Sarawak mahu universiti tawar kursus reka bentuk litar bersepadu.

(1/2/2024) Roland Sagah turut menyeru pensyarah dalam bidang teknologi di universiti milik Kerajaan Sarawak untuk memberi pendedahan mengenai reka bentuk IC di dalam kurikulum mereka terutamanya sebagai bahagian penting dalam pengajian kejuruteraan elektrik dan elektronik.

(VIDEO) Sarawak's Green Chip, Sustainability and Talent Development.

(23/1/2024) Sarawak's Green Chip, Sustainability and Talent Development with SMD Semiconductor Chief Executive Officer, Shariman Jamil.

Abang Johari: Highly skilled S’wakian youths needed to help further develop state in new economy.

(14/1/2024) Having foreseen that the Sarawakian youths have a bright future beyond 2030, Abang Johari asserted that with the state government having set up a strong foundation and landscape in the new economy, it will attract more workforce and more investors.

Mahu lahirkan 475 jurutera cip, belia Sarawak boleh jadi pemain global – Abang Johari

(13/1/2024) Premier Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg berkata ketika ini Sarawak hanya memiliki kepakaran seramai 25 orang jurutera bagi menghasilkan cip menerusi Sarawak Microelectronics Design Semiconductor Sdn Bhd (SMD) anak syarikat milik penuh Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC).

Premier dreams of Sarawak flying aeroplanes using State-owned chip design in future.

(13/1/2024) “Who knows, tomorrow, Sarawak will have an airline company with aeroplanes using our own chips,” he said during a townhall session in conjunction with the Premier’s 7th anniversary held at Hikmah Exchange here last night.

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