# X-FAB expands Sarawak semiconductor facility with RM3 billion investment

X-FAB unveiled a RM3-billion expansion of its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Sarawak, Malaysia, increasing wafer production capacity from 30,000 to 40,000 units per month. The facility specializes in advanced chips for automotive, medical, and industrial applications.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-09-12
- Where: Sarawak, Malaysia, Malaysia
- Value: $645.0M (3.00B MYR)
- Starts operating: 12 Sep 2025
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 40,000 units per month
- Products: advanced chips for automotive, medical, and industrial applications
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [X-FAB](https://endata.com/companies/70233.md)

## Sources

- [mida.gov.my](https://www.mida.gov.my/media-release/x-fabs-rm3-billion-state-of-the-art-expansion-in-sarawak-strengthens-malaysias-position-as-global-semiconductor-hub/), 2025-09-12: "X-FAB's RM3-billion expansion of its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Sarawak."
- [bernama.com](https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2466944), 2025-12-09: "X-Fab's investment is an important step in Malaysia's journey to strengthen our position in the global semiconductor industry."

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