Past Event

Industry Roundtable: How to Strengthen Malaysia’s Future in the Age of AI and Semiconductors

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Greetings !

We have successfully concluded an Industry Roundtable:

How to Strengthen Malaysia’s Future in the Age of AI and Semiconductors ~ Do We Need a Semiconductor Institute in Penang?

You can watch the recording on our GIOAS YouTube Channel.

Date: 4 December 2025 | Time: 2.15pm – 4.30pm 

Keynote & Moderator:

Tan Sri Andrew Sheng — Chairman, GIOAS

Global economist • Policy strategist •

Panel Line-up:

  • Dr Kewei Yang (Analogix Semiconductor USA)
  • Assoc Prof Ts Dr Sean Tan Koon Tatt (WOU)
  • Mr Leonard Tan (Dell Technologies)
  • Mr Ong Chin Hu (GreatASIC Technology)
  • Mr Tan Li Jia (Riot Games)

 What’s on the table

  • Next-gen AI & semiconductor design challenges
  • Talent development for Penang’s fast-growing tech ecosystem
  • How Malaysia can build collaborative pathways for a stronger semiconductor future
  • Malaysia’s tech trajectory is accelerating — and this dialogue is part of what’s steering it.
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