AMD deepens semiconductor roots with new Malaysian R&D hub

AMD recently inaugurated its new state-of-the-art office and engineering lab facility in Bayan Lepas, Penang. This marks a significant milestone in AMD’s commitment to expanding its global business services and engineering presence in Malaysia.

The new office at GBS by the Sea spans 209,000 square feet and is designed to support over 1,200 employees. It features open workspaces and state-of-the-art engineering labs to drive advances in semiconductor design.

The launch was inaugurated by YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, the Chief Minister of Penang, in the presence of Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Keivan Keshvari, Senior Vice President, Global Operations, AMD and Chuang-Li Khoo, Penang Site Lead, AMD.

“As AMD celebrates its over five decades presence in Penang, this milestone stands as a strong testament to Penang’s position as a sustainable and thriving investment destination, where companies not only establish a foothold, but also grow and flourish.” He added, “As global trends shift rapidly toward frontier technologies such as AI, the Penang State Government, via InvestPenang, remains committed to supporting forward-looking investors like AMD in these transformative fields,” said YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang.

“AMD’s new facility in Penang is a testament to the enduring and evolving partnership between Malaysia and a global technology leader. From our initial collaboration in manufacturing five decades ago to this significant investment in integrated circuit (IC) design and high-value services, AMD’s journey mirrors Malaysia’s own progression up the semiconductor value chain. By anchoring R&D and advanced capabilities here, AMD is not only creating high-quality jobs but also fostering a dynamic ecosystem where local talent and firms can thrive alongside global innovators. Aligned with our New Industrial Master Plan 2030, the National Semiconductor Strategy and the 13 th Malaysia Plan, MIDA is proud to have supported AMD’s strategic growth in Malaysia and looks forward to continuing this shared journey of innovation with AMD for many years to come,” said Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, MIDA CEO.

“The opening of this advanced facility underlines AMD’s long-term commitment to Malaysia’s thriving semiconductor ecosystem. This new office will enable us to develop, build, and deliver the next generation of high-performance, adaptive and AI computing solutions across the AMD portfolio while supporting Malaysia’s continued growth as a hub for technological innovation,” said Keivan Keshvari, Senior Vice President of Global Operations, AMD.

“I am very proud of the space we have built here. We started our operations in 2002, with the foundation of the Accounting and Finance Service operations in Penang. 23 years later, we celebrate a new chapter for AMD in Malaysia with the inauguration of our new office at GBS by the Sea, expanding our presence across global business services and engineering. This facility is designed to enable our teams to grow, collaborate, and deliver world-class solutions from a world-class workspace, reinforcing our commitment to Penang as a hub for talent, innovation, and excellence,” Chuang-Li Khoo, Penang Site Lead, AMD, said.

The new office reinforces AMD’s long-standing presence in Malaysia and reflects the company’s confidence in the region’s talent and potential. With expanded capabilities and a focus on innovation, the Penang facility will play a key role in supporting AMD growth while contributing meaningfully to Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem.