In a joint statement, Aixtron CEO Felix Grawert said the decision to establish a site in Penang reflected the company’s long-term confidence in Malaysia as a strategic semiconductor location.

“This investment allows Aixtron to serve our global customer base better, strengthen our operational flexibility and support the continued scaling of advanced semiconductor technologies,” Grawert said.

Under the deal signed at Semicon Southeast Asia 2026, Aixtron will build a plant at Bandar Cassia Technology Park, where it has obtained 8.5 acres to build an integrated facility comprising a three-storey office building, state-of-the-art cleanrooms and dedicated logistics areas.

Mida CEO Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said Aixtron’s decision was a powerful endorsement of Malaysia’s readiness to host complex segments in the global semiconductor value chain.

“The spillover effects will be profound, creating a significant number of high-tech jobs where our local talent will have numerous opportunities for highly skilled technical roles, while simultaneously integrating our local vendors into a global elite supply chain.

“Malaysia is moving beyond assembly-centric activities to become a global hub for the critical enablers of the artificial intelligence and electric vehicle revolutions,” he said.