Rigol Technologies Co., Ltd., a China-based company specializing in design, development, production, and sales of electronic test and measurement instruments, has set up a manufacturing facility and research and development (R&D) center in Malaysia, with a total investment of over MYR 100 million ($23.14 million).

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said in a statement on Monday that Rigol has established its subsidiary company in Penang, Malaysia, which is its first overseas manufacturing plant, R&D center, and service center.

The new facility Rigol Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is situated on 90,040 square feet of land with a factory footprint of 78,024 square feet.

With a total investment of over MYR 100 million ($23.14 million), the new facility is divided into two main phases.

The first phase, consisting of multiple production lines, has already commenced operations, focusing on the production of electronic test and measurement instruments.

The second phase will erect additional production lines and concentrate on establishing an advanced R&D center and a comprehensive overseas service center to support RIGOL’s ongoing commitment to innovation and customer service.

“This investment not only creates high-value jobs, but it’s also a big opportunity for Malaysia to move up the supply chain ladder,

“The most important distinction here is how it aligns with the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, which is all about driving innovation and growth in the electrical and electronics products (E&E) sector,” The Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said.

Loo Lee Lian, Chief Executive Officer of InvestPenang, said she is confident Rigol will be able to leverage on Penang’s robust industrial ecosystem to continue to enable technology exploration.

Wang Ning, the Chief Executive Officer of RIGOL Technologies Co., Ltd., stated the subsidiary not only represents a significant milestone in the firm’s global expansion strategy, but also underscores its dedication to delivering exceptional service to our international customers.

“By enhancing our service capabilities in overseas markets, we are positioning ourselves to better meet the growing demands of our clients, while simultaneously ensuring that we remain agile and responsive,” he said.

Furthermore, he said this initiative allows the firm to maintain steady growth within the industry.

“By creating 150 job opportunities, Rigol Technologies aims to nurture and develop a new generation of professionals in related technological fields,” he added.

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