KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) — Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today announced an investment of RM1 million to strengthen collaboration, research and development (R&D) projects with local universities over the next five years. Funding will go towards grants supporting research in the areas of semiconductor materials, smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence which are key to the advancement of tech manufacturing in the country.
“Like all fellow Penangites, my colleagues and I are immensely proud of Penang’s achievements in the electronic and electrical industry. Yet to go further, we need partners who share our vision for Penang, and Micron is one of them,” said Yang Amat Berhormat Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang. “The RM1 million grant funding to local universities by Micron today further reinforces the company’s commitment to using its leadership, influence and resources to create positive change, on top of its relentless efforts in employee wellbeing, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility.”