China's CCTech Unit Exis Tech Opens Second Plant in Negeri Sembilan

Exis Tech Sdn Bhd, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer under China’s Hangzhou Changchuan Technology Co Ltd (CCTech), has begun operations at its second manufacturing facility in Senawang, Negeri Sembilan.

Exis Tech Sdn Bhd, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer under China's Hangzhou Changchuan Technology Co Ltd (CCTech), has begun operations at its second manufacturing facility in Senawang, Negri Sembilan.

The new Phase 1 facility, backed by an investment of about RM25 million, doubles the company's existing production floor space.

Phase 2 construction is expected to start in early 2026 and conclude by late 2027, involving more than RM100 million in additional investment.

Once fully completed, the enlarged site will be six times the size of Phase 1 and is expected to generate 600 to 800 skilled jobs over the next two to five years, along with 50 new hires to reinforce the company's global customer service network.

MIDA chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said Exis Tech's expansion strengthens Malaysia's semiconductor ecosystem and reinforces the country's role in the global value chain.

He added that the establishment of advanced integrated circuit equipment and chip-testing operations in Negri Sembilan enhances national industrial capabilities and supports import substitution in critical technologies.

"Most importantly, this investment delivers real impact to the rakyat through the creation of high-quality jobs, accelerated skills development, and the strengthening of our national semiconductor talent pool," he said in a statement.

CCTech chairman Zhao Yi said the group's decision to invest in Malaysia is a testament to the country's progressive policies focusing on the semiconductor industry and also the abundance of highly skilled workforce.

He said as semiconductor technology continues to evolve, the associated manufacturing challenges have grown even more complex, requiring new methods, materials and machinery.

"CCTech is committing half its 5,000-strong global workforce to research and development efforts, in order to overcome these challenges and provide our customers with the most cost-effective solutions."

"We are very excited to witness the launch of Phase 1 and we look forward to bringing even more products and manufacturing expertise to Malaysia. We hope this will spur greater innovation and propel CCTech to even greater heights in the near future," he added.

With the new facility, Exis Tech will serve as CCTech Group's principal manufacturing and export base for markets outside of China.

The expansion will broaden its local production portfolio, including the integration of automated optical inspection machines from fellow CCTech subsidiary Singapore Technologies and Instruments Co Ltd, further positioning Malaysia as a key node in the group's global manufacturing and export strategy.

Source: www.nst.com.my