Malaysia is no longer just a hub for chip assembly and testing. The country is now rapidly evolving into a centre for innovation, stepping into the design labs where the future of chip technology is being written.
With artificial intelligence (AI) accelerating design cycles and setting new performance benchmarks, Malaysia is nurturing the engineers, researchers, and innovators needed to take a bigger role in the global semiconductor value chain.
This bold shift will be the focus of a special panel discussion at 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 spotlight how Malaysia is moving from Made in Malaysia to Made by Malaysia. The dialogue will explore how policy, state-led initiatives, innovation ecosystems, and industry collaboration are aligning to cultivate the next generation of IC designers and innovators.
Moderator:
Premesh Chandran, Co-founder, Malaysiakini
Panellists:
Loo Chuan Boon, Chief Operating Officer, Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec)
Kamarul Ariffin Abdul Samad, Chief Executive Officer, Cyberview Sdn Bhd
Angel Low, General Manager, Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia (ASEM)
Sunita Navaratnam, Senior Deputy Director, Electrical & Electronics Division, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
Together, they will discuss how AI is redefining chip design while creating opportunities for local talent and strengthening Malaysia’s role in the global innovation landscape.
Register now
Seats are limited for this forward-looking dialogue at SDEC 2025. Don't miss your chance to hear directly from the leaders shaping Malaysia's semiconductor future.
Event organisers: Cyberview & KiniEvents
Jointly organised by: Malaysiakini & Digital News Asia
