KUALA LUMPUR (March 4): The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) through Mimos Bhd is focusing on integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced packaging and high-value technology to increase the complexity of the country's economy. Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal said the effort was made to enable local companies to move towards original design manufacturers (ODMs) and technology owners. Through Mimos' Semiconductor Technology Centre (STC) and Industry Technology Innovation Centre (ITIC) in Kulim, Mimos provides wafer fabrication facilities, IC testing, failure and material analysis, reliability testing as well as co-design facilities. He said ITIC had also organised 19 technical trainings and seminars benefitting about 400 participants from 60 local industry players and academia throughout 2025. "With over 1,400 patterns filed [330 in semiconductors], Mimos supports technology transfer models through licensing, industry co-development and spin-offs," he said.

Source: The Edge Markets March 04, 2026 10:24 UTC