# Bosch to build semiconductor test plant in Penang, Malaysia

Bosch Malaysia signed a land purchase agreement in Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang, to build a manufacturing facility for semiconductor and sensor testing. Construction starts in 2021, with production commencing in 2023, and about 400 employees expected.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2020-06-03
- Where: Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang, Malaysia
- Jobs: 400
- Starts operating: 2023
- Status: announced
- Products: semiconductor components, sensors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Bosch](https://endata.com/companies/1725.md)

## Sources

- [investpenang.gov.my](https://investpenang.gov.my/press-release-bosch-malaysia-to-set-up-new-plant-in-penang/), 2020-06-03: "The construction of the plant is scheduled to begin in 2021 and completion of the production area and first series production to commence in 2023."
- [mida.gov.my](https://www.mida.gov.my/media-release/bosch-malaysia-to-set-up-new-plant-in-penang/), 2020-07-07: "The construction of the plant is scheduled to begin in 2021 and completion of the production area and first series production to commence in 2023."

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