The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has reinforced Malaysia’s role as a strategic semiconductor supply chain partner under the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), leveraging collaboration with global industry players to strengthen resilience, localization and long-term competitiveness.
MIDA said in a statement on Friday that as global supply chains become more complex and dynamic, Malaysia is adopting a balanced approach – continuing to attract strategic and high-quality foreign direct investments while actively encouraging greater domestic participation and reinvestment across the semiconductor value chain.
According to the statement, the JS-SEZ serves as a strategic platform to advance these objectives, enabling deeper Malaysia–Singapore integration while strengthening local supplier capabilities.
The JS-SEZ serves as a strategic platform to advance these objectives, enabling deeper Malaysia–Singapore integration while strengthening local supplier capabilities, it noted.
“Supply chain resilience is no longer built on a scale alone, but on trust, and strategic partnerships,
“Through the JS-SEZ, MIDA is strengthening Malaysia’s position as a dependable semiconductor supply chain partner – by connecting global leaders with local capabilities, accelerating localization, and enabling our companies to scale and compete at a higher level,” said Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA.
He said during the Micron-OCBC Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Supplier Event.
According to MIDA, this initiative highlights collaborative efforts with industry leaders including Micron Technology and OCBC in the agency’s ongoing effort in enhancing resilience, localization, and long-term competitiveness.
MIDA said through structured engagement programs, the agency connects global technology leaders with Malaysian and international suppliers, creating pathways for capability building, supplier qualification, and long-term partnerships that support operational excellence and business continuity.
“Through close collaboration with key stakeholders – including government ministries and agencies, as well as ecosystem partners under the JS-SEZ framework – Micron is committed to strengthening supplier capabilities in Malaysia while upholding the highest standards of quality, compliance, and responsible operations,” said Amarjit Sandhu, Corporate Vice President, Assembly and Test NAND Operations, Micron Technology.
“Growing together with our partners is fundamental to building a supply chain that is agile, resilient, and future-ready – capable of supporting current operational needs and the evolving demands of advanced technologies,” he added.
Meanwhile, Jeffrey Teoh, Managing Director and Head Wholesale Banking, OCBC, said as a Singapore-headquartered bank with deep roots in Johor and a strong ASEAN network, the bank is uniquely positioned to empower Micron’s suppliers through seamless capital solutions, strong cross-border connectivity, and access to regional growth opportunities.
‘Beyond financing, we enable the semiconductor supply chain to scale with confidence, innovate with agility, and compete effectively in a future-ready ASEAN economy，
“Our efforts also support Malaysia’s National Semiconductor Strategy to position the country as a vibrant hub for semiconductor research, innovation and development,” he added.
The program also underscores MIDA’s strategic role in positioning Malaysia as a leading semiconductor hub in the region.
By strengthening local supply chains and fostering deeper collaboration between global industry players and domestic companies, MIDA said it continues to drive a more integrated, resilient, and competitive ecosystem that supports Malaysia’s long-term growth in the semiconductor industry.
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