Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry(MITI), YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, together with a delegation of about forty people lately visited X-FAB Sarawak Sdn. Bhd., a division of X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, said X-FAB, stated X-FAB’s latest official release.
The delegates were also greeted by Tan Sri Dr. Hamid Bugo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the X-FAB group. The CEO of X-FAB Sarawak, Lee Boon Chun, gave the Minister a tour of the cutting-edge facilities during their visit.
He clarified that the X-FAB group, which also has production facilities in Germany, France, and the United States, comprises the largest and most advanced manufacturing plant, which is located in Kuching.
Given that X-FAB Sarawak is actively growing its capacity, this visit is noteworthy. More cleanroom space, which is necessary to accommodate the high demand for X-FAB’s specialized 200mm CMOS technology—particularly its well-liked 180 nm automotive processes—is being built as part of a new facility. Globally, around 20 chips produced by X-FAB are found in every new car, affirms its official release.
“In the dynamic landscape of semiconductor manufacturing, it is with immense pride that we showcase the expansion of X-FAB Sarawak. The addition of a new building equipped with cutting-edge cleanroom facilities for our 200mm CMOS technology is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence. Hosting the honorable Minister, along with his delegation, provides us with the unique opportunity to demonstrate our advancements and our unwavering commitment to contributing to the industry’s growth. We are not just constructing buildings and expanding capacity; we are building the future for X-FAB’s specialty technologies here in Kuching,” stated Lee Boon Chun, CEO of X-FAB Sarawak.
X-FAB Sarawak Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, was honored to host a visit from Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry.
According to X-Fab, the work is proceeding according to plan, and the equipment move-in is scheduled for the fourth quarter.
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