KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) — Recognising decarbonisation greatly fuels the rapid growth of power semiconductors, in particular those based on wide bandgap materials, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) (“Infineon”), a leader in Power Systems, is now taking a further step to shape the industry by significantly expanding its Kulim fab – over and above the original investment announced in February 2022. The company unveiled its plan to build the world’s largest 200mm SiC (silicon carbide) Power Fab. Infineon will invest additionally up to €5 billion over the next five years in Kulim in a second phase of the construction of module 3.
The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz said, “Infineon’s expansion of their world-class silicon carbide facility in Kulim represents a significant milestone in Malaysia’s journey towards developing advanced manufacturing capabilities. This expansion not only creates high-skilled employment opportunities, but also positions Malaysia as a frontrunner in driving green technologies, a crucial aspect of achieving our global sustainable development goals. We value the trust, confidence and recognition in Malaysia’s promising growth prospects shown by esteemed German corporations like Infineon. The cutting-edge power semiconductor technologies produced in Infineon’s SiC Power Fab is a milestone development towards elevating Malaysia’s position in the semiconductor industry, while also fostering a partnership focused on creating a more sustainable future for our nation and the world”.