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“Infineon’s remarkable project reinforces Malaysia’s position as a rising major global semiconductor hub” said the Prime Minister, “this major investment, which will locate the world’s largest and most competitive SiC power fab on our shores, will create jobs and opportunities, as well as attract suppliers, universities and top talent. Moreover, it will support Malaysia’s efforts to protect our climate by boosting electrification and increasing the efficiency of many applications, including electric cars and renewable energy. Thus, technology made in Malaysia will become a central part of global decarbonization efforts in the future.”
The €2 billion fab is the first phase of a €5 billion investment in Malaysia over five years.
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Completion of the second phase will, says Infineon, create the world’s largest and most efficient 200mm SiC fab creating up to 4,000 jobs.
Infineon started operations in Malaysia in Melaka in 1973 and in 2006, the company opened Asia’s first fab in Kulim. The company currently employs more than 16,000 people in Malaysia
