Intel to Invest $7 Billion on Manufacturing Plant in Malaysia

(Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp. will invest 30 billion ringgit ($7 billion) to expand its manufacturing capabilities in advanced semiconductor packaging technology in Penang, Malaysia, according to a press invitation on Monday.

• The chipmaker is scheduled to hold a press conference on Wednesday at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on the investment
  • Intel CEO Patrick Paul Gelsinger, Malaysia’s Trade Minister Azmin Ali and Malaysian Investment Development Authority CEO Arham Abdul Rahman will be present, according to the invite
• The addition of advanced packaging capabilities to Intel’s operations in Malaysia will strengthen its supporting activities and its global service center, according to the invite
  • The investment will position Malaysia as one of the key hubs for manufacturing and shared services

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