The programme, organised by MATRADE in collaboration with Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), aimed to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor ecosystem through deeper supply chain integration and stronger international partnerships.
The INSP brought together 14 international buyers from 12 economies: Austria, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Türkiye, the United States and Viet Nam. A total of 49 Malaysian companies participated in the programme through physical and virtual meetings.
Participating buyers represented key segments across the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing value chain, including integrated device manufacturers, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers, aerospace companies and renewable energy developers.
Among the sourcing requirements highlighted were precision parts and components, factory automation solutions, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), cables and wire harnesses, Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and parts suppliers, system integrators, as well as cleanroom solutions and consumables such as garments, smocks, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) bags and gloves.
“For the past decade, MATRADE has organised the INSP in conjunction with SEMICON Southeast Asia, successfully connecting 327 SMEs with 51 international buyers from 19 economies for a wide range of E&E products and services, generating nearly RM 1 billion worth of export sales. Through initiatives such as INSP, MATRADE continues to bridge business linkages and provide Malaysian companies with strategic promotional platforms to expand their global footprint,” said Abu Bakar Yusof, MATRADE Chief Executive Officer.
Malaysia’s E&E sector remains the backbone of the country’s manufacturing exports, contributing 44.3 per cent of total exports in 2025, valued at RM711.44 billion. The sector recorded an almost 29-fold increase over 35 years, with exports more than doubling between 2015 and 2025.
Semiconductor devices, integrated circuits (ICs), transistors and valves continued to dominate E&E exports, accounting for a 65.4 per cent share valued at RM465.62 billion last year. Malaysia is currently ranked among the world’s leading exporters of E&E products and remains a major player in the global semiconductor ecosystem, particularly in the OSAT segment.
MATRADE said initiatives such as the INSP are essential in supporting Malaysia’s aspiration to achieve RM1 trillion in E&E exports by 2030. The programme is also expected to generate broader economic benefits, including technology transfer, stronger domestic supply chains and greater SME participation in high-value activities.
These efforts are expected to contribute to job creation, increased investment inflows and higher value-added activities across the industry, further strengthening Malaysia’s position as a resilient and competitive hub in the global E&E landscape.
