KUALA LUMPUR, Taiwanese electronic components manufacturer Ichia Technologies Inc has officially launched its second production facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, marking a significant expansion of its presence in Malaysia.
(From left) Edri Eastern China Branch deputy director and general manager Liu XiaoHu, Kide International Sdn Bhd chairman Huang WeiJun, Ichia Technologies Inc chairman Benng Huang, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia deputy representative James Buu, Ichia Technologies Inc CEO Eric Tseng, Mida Kedah director Nazlizan Abdullah and Invest Kedah chief operating officer Noor Ikhsan Abdul Aziz.
The RM490 million investment is expected to generate around 600 new job opportunities in the state, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) in a statement on Tuesday.
Ichia chairman Huang Chiu-Yung said the new facility would play a central role in strengthening the group’s long-term growth amid global supply chain realignments and tariff challenges.
“Our new facility in Kulim will be a key driver of Ichia’s sustainable growth as we continue adapting to global manufacturing shifts,” Huang said.
Spanning over 55,000 sq m, the new plant will serve as Ichia’s second-largest manufacturing base worldwide. Listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, Ichia reported revenues exceeding US$311 million (RM1.3 billion) in 2024.
The Kulim facility will focus on producing printed circuit boards, assemblies, and components primarily for the automotive and telecommunications industries.
Mida CEO Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said the investment underscores Malaysia’s growing role as a strategic hub in the global electrical and electronics (E&E) supply chain, while also helping nurture local talent.
Invest Kedah chief operating officer Noor Ikhsan Abdul Aziz added that Ichia’s expansion would enhance the local ecosystem by creating high-value employment and fostering new business opportunities for local suppliers.
