Sarawak Gathers Govt Agencies, Industry Players For Next Leap In Semiconductors

KUCHING, July 19 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor will host the Sarawak Semiconductor Syndication Session on July 21 here.

SMD, in a statement, said the one-day workshop brings together federal and state ministries, government agencies, local universities, training centres and industry players to accelerate Sarawak’s development into a cutting-edge semiconductor hub.

Jointly organised by the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) and the Sarawak Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment (MINTRED), this initiative seeks to translate strategic vision into concrete actions and measurable outcomes, with a strong focus on Sarawak’s future generation and economic resilience.

The workshop follows the launch of the Sarawak Semiconductor Strategic Framework and the Sarawak Semiconductor Roadmap 2030, officiated by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in April this year.

SMD chief executive officer Shariman Jamil will lead the session with an exclusive presentation of the roadmap, outlining ten strategic steps to build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem in Sarawak by 2030.

“This bottom-up approach has been our longstanding practice, ensuring our framework truly reflects industry needs - locally and globally - and unlocks opportunities for Sarawakians.

“This syndication will turn vision into reality, fuelling Sarawak’s journey toward becoming the Silicon Nerve Centre of Asia. It’s not just ambition. It’s happening - and we want everyone to be part of it,” Shariman said in the same statement.

Participants are expected to contribute to formulating coordinated strategies that align Sarawak’s efforts with national and international objectives. The session’s outcomes and strategic recommendations will be formally presented to Abang Johari.

-- BERNAMA