Malaysia says U.S. chipmaker Intel to invest $7 billion in new facility

Malaysia says U.S. chipmaker Intel to invest $7 billion in new facility © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Intel Corporation logo is seen on a display in a store in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 24, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – American chip manufacturer Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) will invest 30 billion ringgit ($7.10 billion) in a new, state-of-the-art facility, Malaysian authorities said on Monday.

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority, in a media invitation, said Intel Corporation had chosen Malaysia to expand manufacturing capabilities for its advanced semiconductor packaging technologies in the northern state of Penang.

($1 = 4.2270 ringgit)

 

Source: Reuters