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- Spanning 380,000 sq ft, the project is expected to generate 1,000 new high-skilled jobs in the region, InvestPenang said in a statement on Friday.
KUALA LUMPUR (March 21): Hotayi Electronic (M) Sdn Bhd, a Taiwanese electronics manufacturing services company, has launched the third phase of its expansion in Batu Kawan, Penang, with an investment of RM500 million in a manufacturing facility.
Spanning 380,000 sq ft, the project is expected to generate 1,000 new high-skilled jobs in the region, InvestPenang said in a statement on Friday.
The facility will feature advanced automation, artificial intelligence-driven analytics, and Internet of Things-enabled processes. This investment aligns with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030, which focuses on technological advancements and local talent development, according to InvestPenang.
“This expansion not only drives innovation and smart manufacturing but also strengthens the broader industrial ecosystem, supporting a more resilient and efficient supply chain,” said Malaysian Investment Development Authority chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid in the same statement.
“Our Phase 3 expansion represents a major milestone in Hotayi’s journey to redefine manufacturing excellence. By integrating cutting-edge smart factory technologies, we aim to enhance quality, efficiency, innovation and sustainability while supporting our customers’ evolving needs,” said Hotayi Electronic CEO Datuk Goh Guek Eng.
Founded in 1992, Hotayi provides advanced manufacturing solutions for data centres, and automotive, communications and consumer products.
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