Selangor, Malaysia’s manufacturing epicentre
The E&E and M&E sectors are the cornerstone of Malaysia’s manufacturing industry, accounting for over 40% of total national gross exports. At the state level, the E&E and M&E sectors contribute nearly 30% of Selangor’s manufacturing output, driven by semiconductor, light-emitting diodes (LED), solar, power generating M&E, metalworking M&E, and general and specialised M&E.

Selangor’s role in advancing Malaysia’s E&E value chain
Malaysia has a long-standing and well-established presence in the semiconductor industry, contributing to 13% of global assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP) volume. The country is looking to move beyond its traditional back-end role to capture high-value front-end activities such as chip design, advanced packaging, and wafer fabrication. Spearheading this shift, Selangor provides a centralised research and development (R&D) and innovation ecosystem through the Malaysia Semiconductor Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Parks in Puchong and Cyberjaya. The parks host established local and global semiconductor companies.

Catalysing M&E to drive Industry 4.0 transformation
The M&E sector is a fundamental enabler for Malaysia’s transition into a high-technology nation, ready for Industry 4.0. It serves as a vital backbone for various industries, including semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, medical, oil and gas, and food production. Selangor’s M&E sector has emerged as a critical growth driver, attracting over US$4 billion in investments and creating more than 50,000 jobs over the past three decades. The state hosts advanced M&E operations across the automotive, aerospace, and food processing sectors, with key industrial hubs in Shah Alam, Subang, and Kapar, housing automation integrators and precision component manufacturers.