IT is common knowledge that the Electrical and Electronics (E&E) sector is a major economic driver for Malaysia.
In 2019, it contributed 38% to Malaysia’s exports, of which 52% comprised semiconductor-based products and solutions.
According to US-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), the global sales of semiconductors are projected to increase 5.1% in 2020 to US$433.1bil (from US$412.3bil in 2019), followed by an increase of 8.4% in 2021.
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