KUKA Robotics Malaysia has officially launched its new Penang branch in Bandar Cassia in Malaysia’s Batu Kawan. Therefore, reinforcing its commitment to advancing industrial automation and robotics innovation in Malaysia and the Southeast Asia region.

Deputy Chief Minister II of the State of Penang YB Tuan Jagdeep Singh Deo graced the opening ceremony held recently. Moreover, senior representatives of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), InvestPenang, and key industry leaders also graced the event.

Seals Collaboration

What makes the ceremony important for the State of Penang is the agreement of KUKA and the state government through Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC) for a collaboration. Specifically, the two agreed to conduct robotics training and workforce development, a key initiative aligned with Malaysia’s Industry 4.0 vision.

YB Tuan Jagdeep Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister II of Penang stated, “With over 50 years of industrial excellence, Penang has built a dynamic ecosystem that not only attracts global investments but also fosters innovation and technological advancement. The expansion of KUKA into Penang reflects the state’s growing reputation as an advanced manufacturing destination.” In addition, YB Tuan Jagdeep Singh Deo said the agreement of KUKA and PSDC will open new avenues for collaborative innovation and the development of Malaysia’s talents in the high-tech fields.

This Penang launch follows the successful establishment of KUKA’s first Malaysian office in Puchong, Selangor. The Penang expansion marks KUKA’s strategic commitment to supporting northern Malaysia’s growing role as a high-tech and smart manufacturing hub.

Malaysia Propels Grit in Manufacturing

KUKA’s growing presence in Malaysia along with other manufacturing equipment manufacturers show the industry’s robustness in the country. In fact, the Malaysian government has been scoring significant milestones recently, boosting further its strategic shift in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

Particularly, the recent deals it entered with global chip firms, such as Arm Ltd., and the establishment of an IC design hub, show the country’s chip grit to move from “Made in Malaysia” to “Made by Malaysia”.

Early this year, the Malaysian government has struck a deal with Arm, he chip design company of the Japan-headquartered Softbank. The deal with Arm involves Malaysia investing US$250 million to Arm over a period of 10 years for the access of chip IP designs. The deal will help the country move forward as a backend to frontend chip manufacturer.

Malaysia has been actively boosting its investments portfolio and has recently announced netting about US$1.1 billion in investment potentials from Japan in the ongoing Expo 2025 Osaka.

01 July 2025