Penang, 13 May 2025 – Altera Malaysia is proud to mark its 30th anniversary. Celebrating three decades of excellence, innovation, and growth in Malaysia’s vibrant electrical and electronics (E&E) industry. Since its establishment in 1995, Altera Malaysia has played a critical role as the primary global branch of U.S.-based Altera Corporation, a leader in FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) technologies.
From its humble beginnings, this Penang-based facility has grown into a strategic hub supporting key global functions. These include semiconductor design and manufacturing, platform and application development, software engineering, finance, marketing, planning, and human resources – solidifying Altera Malaysia’s contribution to Altera’s worldwide operations.
To commemorate this milestone, Altera Malaysia hosted a grand gala dinner on 8 May 2025 at the Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Ferringhi. The event welcomed over 800 employees and guests and featured a dynamic programme of performances and a keynote address by Ruban Kanagaratnam, Vice President and Managing Director of Altera Malaysia.
In his address, Ruban expressed gratitude for the team’s unwavering dedication and contributions over the past 30 years.
“Today marks a significant milestone in Altera Malaysia’s journey of growth, innovation, and global impact,” said Ruban. “For 30 years, Altera Malaysia has helped push the boundaries of semiconductor innovation, placing Altera at the forefront of major technology transitions across data centers, communications infrastructure, embedded systems, and edge applications. As we look ahead, we remain steadfast in our mission to make Altera the world’s #1 FPGA solutions provider.”
Looking forward, Altera Malaysia plans to further invest in nurturing local engineering talent, strengthening collaborations with academia and industry, and supporting Malaysia’s broader digital and industrial transformation agendas.
As Altera Malaysia continues its journey, the company reaffirms its commitment to driving innovation, empowering people, and contributing to national and global progress in semiconductor technology.
