# ASE breaks ground on new semiconductor facility in Penang, Malaysia

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new semiconductor assembly and testing facility in Penang, Malaysia. The facility will comprise two buildings with 982,000 sq ft, with a $300 million investment over 5 years, creating 2,700 jobs, and is scheduled for completion in 2025.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2022-11-10
- Where: Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Penang, Malaysia
- Value: $300.0M
- Jobs: 2,700
- Starts operating: 2025
- Status: under construction
- Products: copper clip packages, image sensors, semiconductor assembly and testing services
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Advanced Semiconductor Engineering](https://endata.com/companies/19708.md)
- [ASE Technology Holding Co](https://endata.com/companies/33713.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [aseglobal.com](https://www.aseglobal.com/press-room/asem-groundbreaking/), 2022-11-10: "ASEM will be investing USD300 million over a period of 5 years to expand its production floor space, procure advanced equipment, and train and develop more engineering talent."

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