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Intel to invest additional RM860 million in Malaysia, PM says

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Published Tue, Dec 2, 2025 · 10:56 AM
    • In 2021, Intel announced it would build a US$7 billion advanced chip packaging plant in Malaysia.
    • In 2021, Intel announced it would build a US$7 billion advanced chip packaging plant in Malaysia. PHOTO: REUTERS

    [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said US chipmaker Intel has announced an additional investment of RM860 million (S$208 million) in the country for assembly and testing operations.

    Anwar said in a social media post on Monday that the announcement followed a meeting between himself and Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu.

    In 2021, Intel announced it would build a US$7 billion advanced chip packaging plant in Malaysia. REUTERS

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