SMD Semiconductor

22/10/2026

Sarawak’s next chapter is being shaped by the energy it generates and the intelligence it builds into the technologies of tomorrow.

At Invest Malaysia Day 2026 in Singapore, our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dato Shariman Jamil, highlighted potential areas for collaboration with investors, technology providers and industry partners during his sharing session, Beyond Energy: Sarawak’s Next Frontier in Semiconductors and High Value Industries. These include AI infrastructure and data centres, renewable energy systems, smart metering, battery energy storage systems (BESS), inverters and solid-state transformers.

He also outlined opportunities across the semiconductor value chain, from chip design and technology development to system integration, commercialisation and ASEAN market expansion.

During the session, Dato Shariman presented keteq.GaN, Sarawak’s first locally designed gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor chip, showcasing SMD’s growing capabilities in semiconductor design and intelligent power technologies.

Complementing this industry engagement, the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS), represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chew Chang Guan, and Senior Manager for Trade and Investment, Mr Tan Teng Cheng, shared Sarawak’s investment proposition, highlighting opportunities for Singapore-based companies and global industry partners to participate in the state’s growing industrial and semiconductor ecosystem.

Sarawak has the energy. We are building the intelligence within.

Designed in Sarawak. Built for the World.

21/10/2026

Ahead of the SMD CHIPTECH SYMPOSIUM 2026, our team recently met with YBhg. Datuk Haji Ismawi bin Haji Ismuni, Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA), who will moderate Panel Discussion 1: Policy Perspective – Enabling Sarawak’s Semiconductor Ambition.

With extensive experience in the Sarawak Civil Service, including leadership roles in industrial development, state planning and the progression of SCORE, Datuk Ismawi brings valuable insight into translating policy direction into practical action. His experience will help steer a timely discussion on policy alignment, institutional coordination and strategic investment — key considerations in advancing Sarawak’s semiconductor ambitions.

As Sarawak moves towards the next phase of its semiconductor journey, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, investors and international technology partners is essential to identifying the pathways needed to build a competitive, future-ready ecosystem. The symposium will provide a platform to exchange perspectives, address industry priorities and explore opportunities to turn shared ambitions into tangible outcomes.

The conversation matters. The connections matter. And the next steps matter.

Join us as we bring together the people and perspectives needed to advance Sarawak’s semiconductor aspirations.

More speaker announcements and event updates coming soon. Stay tuned!

19/10/2026

Designed in Sarawak, Built for the World. It was great being at The Campus Ampang today for KL20 2026!

As part of the MTDC SemiconStart Malaysia startup cohort, our team at SMD Advanced Compound Semiconductor (ACS) had the chance to introduce keteq.GaN, our locally designed power semiconductor chip to investors and industry partners.

Taking a deep-tech product from design to commercialisation is no easy feat. Programmes like SemiconStart, in collaboration with Silicon Catalyst UK, play a huge role in supporting homegrown tech companies through that journey. Building on the momentum from IDECS 2026, we are proud to keep flying the flag for Sarawak's growing tech ecosystem.

Representing SMD ACS on the ground today were Syeliza Basri, Head of Strategic Communications, SMD Semiconductor and Dr. Siti Fatimah Kamarudin, Staff Engineer, Semiconductor Industry Development, SMD ACS.

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16/10/2026

3 days down and 1 more to go at the Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day (MSRD) 2026!

The energy at our booth on Day 3 has been incredible! We’re thrilled to showcase our joint presence alongside our strategic partners, Melexis and X-FAB, driving semiconductor innovation and talent development together. Adding to the momentum, our Head of Corporate Services and Admin, Hazuwani Muhamad Halil, represented SMD Semiconductor at the exclusive Silicon Connect session, sharing valuable career pathways, industry insights and opportunities within our growing ecosystem.

Missed us today? You still have ONE DAY LEFT! Meet our team and discover how you can build your future with us. Drop by our main booth at Booths , A14, A23 & A24 | Hall 7, Level 3, KLCC

15/10/2026

Deep dives, global connections, and non-stop energy. Hello, DAY 2!

Day 2 at SEDEX 2026 was all about driving meaningful conversations! We’ve had an incredible day introducing global visitors to keteq.GaN and demonstrating how Gallium Nitride technology is paving the way for next-generation, energy-efficient power solutions.

A huge thank you to all our industry partners and guests who dropped by the SMD Semiconductor booth today to exchange ideas and discover the high-tech innovation taking shape in Sarawak.

We’re not done yet! Catch our team for one final day tomorrow:
Booth D077, COEX Hall C & D (3F)

Drop by and let’s connect on:
• Energy-efficient AI data center architecture
• The future of high-power GaN electronics
• Emerging global collaboration opportunities

See you tomorrow!

15/10/2026

Join the conversation at Silicon Connect today!

As part of the Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day (MSRD) 2026, SMD's Head of Corporate Services and Admin, Hazuwani Halil, will be joining an exclusive closed-door session today, alongside industry partners from X-FAB, Melexis and Mi Equipment.

Gain valuable industry insights and explore how your expertise can drive Sarawak’s growing microelectronics and semiconductor ecosystem.

Don’t forget to also drop by our main booth to meet the rest of the team at Booths , A14, A23 & A24 | Hall 7, Level 3, KLCC

Step inside, connect with us, and discover where your career in deep tech could take you next!

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14/10/2026

Behind every powerful AI system lies an equally important question: how can it be powered more efficiently?

This was the focus of Dr Mohd Rofei Mat Hussin, Chief Technology Officer of SMD Advanced Compound Semiconductor (ACS), during his session today at SEDEX 2026, titled “GaN Power Semiconductors for Energy-Efficient AI Data Centers.”

As AI servers become more powerful, the race is on to power them more efficiently. Dr Rofei explored how gallium nitride (GaN) measures up against silicon and silicon carbide, and how emerging 800V and 48V power architectures could help drive the next generation of energy-efficient AI data centres.

The session reflects SMD ACS’s commitment to advancing semiconductor technology and contributing to the future of power-efficient computing.

Thank you to everyone who joined the session and made it a meaningful exchange.

14/10/2026

From Sarawak to Seoul, WE ARE HERE!

SMD Semiconductor is now at SEDEX 2026, showcasing Sarawak’s keteq.GaN Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductor module on the global stage at COEX, Seoul, South Korea.

Our team is engaging with global industry leaders, innovators and partners to explore opportunities and advance the future of power electronics.

Find us at:
•Date: 14 – 16 October 2026
•Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
•Venue: Booth D077, COEX, Hall C & D (3F), Seoul, South Korea

Drop by our booth, meet the team, and discover how keteq.GaN is paving the way for next-generation applications in AI, renewable energy and beyond!

See you on the floor!

14/10/2026

We are back, bigger and bolder than ever! At SMD Semiconductor, we are building technology and shaping Sarawak and Malaysia’s footprint in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

Following our momentum in advancing compound semiconductors, IC design and cutting-edge power electronics, we are returning to the Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day (MSRD) 2026!

Whether your expertise lies in IC design, test engineering, power electronics, or strategic technology management, this is your opportunity to drive regional innovation from the ground up and position Sarawak as a high-value node in the global tech value chain.

Date: 14 – 17 October 2026
Venue: Hall 7, Level 3, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)
Booth: , A14, A23 & A24

Step into the future of semiconductor innovation with us. Meet our team at KLCC, scan the QR code, or register online at: https://portal.selangorsummit.com/concierge-menu/aisem

10/10/2026

Heartiest congratulations to the distinguished Board Member of SMD Semiconductor and the General Manager for Sarawak Research & Development Council (SRDC), YBhg. Datu Ts. Dr. Peter Morin Michael Paong, on being conferred the Darjah Jasa Bakti Sarawak (D.J.B.S.), which carries the title ‘Datu’, in conjunction with the 80th Official Birthday of His Excellency the Governor of Sarawak on 10 October 2026.