"...eventually microelectronics only turns out to be a vehicle for translating into reality man’s inner thought and actions. Infinitely more significant is what it has done, and will do to make manifest man’s innate need for information and knowledge, a need which culminates in this age as IT "
Tengku Datuk Dr Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen
Founder, President and CEO of MIMOS (1985-2005)
About Us
MIMOS was established to initiate research and development (R&D) in Microelectronics in 1985 under the Prime Minister’s Department. Throughout its journey, MIMOS has evolved into the national Applied R&D Centre to be a catalyst of growth for the electrical and electronic industry and to realise the Nation’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) vision propelling Malaysia into a high-technology country.
Currently, MIMOS is a strategic agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and a premier innovation centre in Semiconductors, Microelectronics, and ICT technologies, contributing to Malaysia’s socio-economic growth through patentable technology platforms, products, and solutions. Since its inception, MIMOS has filed more than 2,000 patents in various technology domains and across key socio-economic areas driving Malaysia’s digital transformation journey into the international arena, rebranding itself as MIMOS Global in 2022.
As a centre of research excellence, MIMOS is focusing on Semiconductors & Thin Film Research, Advance Electronics & Embedded Systems, and Technologies for Manufacturing and Smart Nation. The R&D on Semiconductors & Thin Film Research will enhance Malaysia’s position in the global semiconductor value chain through homegrown technology infusion and strengthen the existing semiconductor technology for increased competitiveness and sustainability.
MoreTo be the frontier applied Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Electrical and Electronics (E&E) and Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Mission
Pioneering innovation and technology development towards creating a local industry that is globally competitive.
Culture & Values
Uncompromising Integrity
Act with integrity and in accordance with a standard moral judgment consistent with MIMOS’ code of ethics.
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Envisioning Technology Leadership
Demonstrate eagerness to acquire necessary technical knowledge, skills and competencies to ensure the accomplishment of results or to serve customer needs effectively.
02
Shared Vision among Team Members
Demonstrate an understanding of the link between designated job responsibilities and the overall organisational goals and needs, performing each task with the broader goals in mind.
03
Flawless Execution of Commitments
Execute tasks flawlessly that produce quality results or services, exceeding the organisational standards.
04
Edge in Performance
Produce quality results or services exceeding the organisational standards.
05
Culture of Innovation, Creativity & Productivity
Adaptive to change and open to seeing the merits of different positions and strategies in response to new information or changes in a situation.
06
Teaming as a Way of Life
Able to develop cooperation and collaborative work efforts towards solutions, benefitting all parties involved.
07
Accountability for All Actions
Making decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplating various available courses of action. Taking responsibility for all decisions and actions.
