On 22 June, YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, inaugurated the Industry Technology Innovation Centre (ITIC), Semiconductor Research Consortium, and MIMOS Academy at MIMOS Berhad, located in Kulim High-Tech Park (KHTP), Kedah.
The launch of the ITIC represents a major milestone in the advancement of the technology industry. ITIC comprises four (4) centres, each managed by a different agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI):
- MIMOS, which focuses on the Electrical and Electronics (E&E) sector;
- MRANTI, which specialises in Drone and Robotic Technology;
- MIGHT, which is dedicated to Smart City Technology; and
- MYSA, which concentrates on Aerospace
YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang expressed confidence in the initiatives, saying the establishment of ITIC, the Semiconductor Research Consortium, and the MIMOS Academy are strategic and transformative steps for the long-term development of industry and talent. The launch reflects MOSTI’s commitment to creating a semiconductor technology ecosystem to propel Malaysia’s position in the global E&E sector.
The inauguration of ITIC demonstrates MOSTI’s commitment to supporting the development of the E&E industry through comprehensive policies, incentives, and infrastructure development. This effort will propel Malaysia towards becoming a high-income and technologically advanced nation, further supporting sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
