# OSRAM expands LED chip production in Penang, Malaysia

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is investing a high double-digit million euro amount to expand its LED chip production capacity in Penang, Malaysia, creating over 800 new jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2020-07-04
- Where: Penang, Malaysia
- Jobs: 800
- Status: announced
- Products: LED chips
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Osram Opto Semiconductors](https://endata.com/companies/16521.md)

## Sources

- [mida.gov.my](https://www.mida.gov.my/success-stories/osram-opto-semiconductors-m-sdn-bhd/), 2020-07-04: "Total investment in the new plant will ultimately be in high double figures of millions of euros which will also lead to creation of over 800 new jobs, making OSRAM one of the largest employers in the northern region."

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