Malaysia: SilTerra Picked As Strategic Partner To Build RM2.9 Bln Plant In Beijing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) – Khazanah Nasional Bhd's unit, SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd, has been selected as a key strategic partner by China’s leading microelectronics producer, Beijing Yandong Microelectronics Co Ltd (YDME), to set up a RM2.9 billion (US$1 = RM4.18) wafer fabrication plant in Beijing. YDME is a subsidiary of Beijing Electronic Holding Company (BEHC), a state-owned high-tech enterprise that has developed into one of China’s leading integrated circuit and device manufacturers. In a statement Thursday, SilTerra said the new YDME fabrication plant was earmarked to serve as an integrated chip production plant integrating eight-inch chip research and development, manufacturing and packaging. The plant is listed as one of 20 key projects of the Beijing Science and Technology Creation Centre in 2018. Since 2016, YDME has engaged SilTerra to provide multi-tier strategic consultancy that includes planning, design and construction of the fabrication plant, setting up of the information technology and quality assurance system, as well as technology integration. “Covering 73,260 square metres, the plant is expected to be in operation by the first quarter of next year and estimated to generate a monthly output of 50,000 wafers per month. “SilTerra recently completed the training of 81 engineers and managers who are intended for the new plant,” it added. Khazanah Nasional is the the strategic investment fund of the government of Malaysia. -- BERNAMA