MKS Inc., the global technology company, has gone ahead and opened its MKS Supercenter Factory in Malaysia with $96.3mn investment.
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority – MIDA in a statement confirmed on June 20, 2026, that the facility, which is built on a 17-acre site with approximately 350,000 square feet of built-up space, is going to support the increasing global demand when it comes to wafer fabrication equipment.
The first phase of the project is now done and was developed in a number of stages.
It is well to be noted that once every stage is completed, this MKS Supercenter Factory in Malaysia with $96.3mn investment is projected to generate over 1,000 jobs and is a strategic investment of more than MYR 400 million, cementing the position of Malaysia as a preferred location when it comes to high-value and technology-driven investments, in line with the New Industrial Master Plan – NIMP 2030.
Apparently, the milestone marks the growing role of Malaysia as a hub in terms of advanced manufacturing and semiconductor innovation, the statement claimed.
According to the chief minister of Penang, Chow Kon Yeow, “MKS’s Supercenter Factory represents a significant milestone in Penang’s continued evolution as a global hub for advanced manufacturing and semiconductor innovation, aligning with the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 and the National Semiconductor Strategy – NSS. This also underscores the state’s strong value proposition – from a highly skilled talent pool to a well-established industrial ecosystem and robust infrastructure that supports hightech manufacturing,”
He adds that the MKS’s presence here complemented the aspiration of Malaysia to move higher up the semiconductor value chain.
Meanwhile, Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, the MIDA chief executive officer, said that the investment by MKS is a pure reflection of the increasing trend when it comes to higher-value manufacturing as well as technology-driven activities in Malaysia.
Apparently, the machinery and equipment – M&E industry attracted approved investments of MYR 3.5 billion, or $840 million, in the first quarter of 2026, cementing its role as a backbone of the manufacturing sector in Malaysia. “Beyond its scale, this project will deepen domestic supply chain capabilities, strengthen industry-academia collaboration in talent development, and create greater opportunities for Malaysian companies to participate in higher-value activities.”
He further said that investments like these are also vital in creating quality jobs, leading to industrial upgrading and delivering wider economic benefits to Malaysians, which is consistent with the goals of the NIMP 2030.
The Supercenter Factory of MKS is a major milestone in the continuous evolution of Penang as a global hub when it comes to advanced manufacturing and semiconductor innovation, said Chief Executive Officer of InvestPenang, Loo Lee Lian.
She added that, “This investment underscores the state’s strong value proposition from a highly skilled talent pool to a well-established industrial ecosystem and robust infrastructure.”
The opening of the Super Centre Factory in Penang is an indication of the robustness of the industrial ecosystem of Malaysia and the depth of local talent along with the firm’s shared dedication to innovation, said the President and Chief Executive Officer of MKS, John T.C. Lee. He aded that “this new facility brings us closer to our customers and partners, enhancing our ability to deliver advanced semiconductor manufacturing solutions while contributing to progress across the global value chain.”
A statement said that the investment underscores the strategic position of Malaysia in the global semiconductor environment and supports supply chain robustness, advanced manufacturing capabilities, along with long-term industrial growth.