# Boston Scientific starts operation at first Asian plant in Penang

Boston Scientific Corp has commenced operation at its new manufacturing plant in Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang, Malaysia. The company has invested hundreds of millions of ringgit and plans to add up to 400 new local jobs over two years.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-11-04
- Where: Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang, Malaysia
- Jobs: 400
- Starts operating: 11 Sep 2017
- Status: completed
- Products: cardiovascular products, endoscopy products, urology products
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Boston Scientific](https://endata.com/companies/15966.md)

## Sources

- [theedgemalaysia.com](https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/boston-scientifics-first-asian-factory-penang-starts-operation12), 2026-11-04: "Boston Scientific Corp has commenced operation at its new manufacturing plant in Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang."

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