Six Malaysian chip innovations could generate RM300 million in sales
The estimate has no stated timeframe, with customer acquisition and industry requirements among the next steps towards commercialisation.
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir put the combined potential sales of six locally developed semiconductor innovations at RM300 million during their launch on Oct 16. The products were developed under the Semiconductor IC Design Park, but he provided no deadline for achieving the estimate.
Akmal said commercialisation would require the developers to win customers and fulfil industry requirements. He described the products as evidence that Malaysian companies could create advanced technology for international markets, rather than only manufacture products designed abroad.
Among the products is MARS1000, an AI processor by SkyeChip Bhd (KL:SKYECHIP) for factory systems, cameras and robots. MaiStorage’s aiDAPTIV+ provides storage solutions for computers and servers used in AI, while SiliconX’s field-programmable gate array is a reprogrammable chip intended for automotive and industrial uses.
Infinecs developed a power regulator for automotive use. Weeroc Space’s chip manages power for space systems and satellites, while the FC Mini from Alphaswift controls flight in autonomous drones.
The first Malaysian integrated circuit (IC) design park opened in Puchong in August 2024. Cyberjaya followed with a second facility in November 2025.
The National Semiconductor Strategy seeks to build capabilities in manufacturing equipment, advanced packaging and IC design, as well as engineering talent. Its company-development target covers 110 high-value Malaysian semiconductor companies: 10 existing local semiconductor-related companies and 100 new ones. Akmal said future growth should emphasise local ownership and development of technology to retain more value from Malaysian innovation.
