- Panel highlights Malaysia’s shift from Made in Malaysia to Made by Malaysia.
- Brings together policymakers, industry leaders & innovators to shape tech, talent & policy
Malaysia is no longer just a hub for chip assembly and testing — it is rapidly evolving into a centre of innovation, stepping into the design labs where the future of chip technology is being shaped.
With artificial intelligence (AI) accelerating design cycles and setting new performance benchmarks, Malaysia is cultivating the engineers, researchers, and innovators needed to take on a greater role in the global semiconductor value chain.
This bold transformation will take centre stage at a special panel discussion during the Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) 2025, which gathers policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to explore how technology, talent, and policy converge to shape the nation’s digital future.
Event details
Date: Saturday, Oct 11, 2025
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Hall 6, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
The Conversation: Growing Talent, Driving Innovation
Titled “Made by Malaysia: Growing Talent, Driving Innovation in AI-Powered IC Design,” this two-hour panel will highlight how Malaysia is shifting from Made in Malaysia to Made by Malaysia. It will explore how policy, state initiatives, innovation ecosystems, and industry collaboration are aligning to nurture the next generation of IC designers and innovators.
Moderator: Premesh Chandran, Co-founder, Malaysiakini
Panellists:
- Loo Chuan Boon, COO, Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec)
- Norhizam Ibrahim, executive director, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
- Kamarul Ariffin Abdul Samad, CEO, Cyberview Sdn Bhd
- Angel Low, general manager, Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia (ASEM)
Together, they will discuss how AI is redefining chip design, creating new opportunities for local talent, and strengthening Malaysia’s place in the global innovation landscape.
Register now
Seats are limited for this forward-looking session at SDEC 2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear directly from the leaders shaping Malaysia’s semiconductor future.
[Register here]
Event organisers: Cyberview & KiniEvents
Jointly organised by: Malaysiakini & Digital News Asia
