More manufacturers expected to relocate to Penang in 2023, boosting growth

November 07, 2022

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Penang expects to welcome more manufacturers to relocate to the state next year, said special investment advisor to Penang chief minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kah Choon.

槟城首席部长Datuk Seri Lee Kah Choon的特别投资顾问表示，槟城预计明年将欢迎更多制造商搬到槟城。

He said the relocations will boost the state's economic growth, thanks to its business-ready infrastructure.

他说，搬迁将促进该州的经济增长，因为该州的基础设施已经为商业做好了准备。

"It is safer for the companies to relocate their facilities here as the state and Malaysia, in general, are considered green zones.

“对于这些公司来说，将他们的设施搬到这里更安全，因为槟城和马来西亚总体上被认为是绿色区域。

"Taiwan, for example, is a red zone with earthquakes and typhoons. Malaysia is a much safer place, and plus, we already have the supply chain, so this could be the wild card for us," he told Bernama after officiating at the opening of NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd's new supply chain distribution hub on 1st November.

“例如，台湾是地震和台风频发的红色地区。马来西亚是一个安全得多的地方，而且，我们已经有了供应链，所以这对我们来说可能是一个未知数，”他在11月1日主持NI马来西亚新供应链配送中心的开幕仪式后告诉Bernama。

Lee said the state has started receiving inquiries from foreign companies currently based in China to relocate here.

Lee说，该州已开始收到目前在中国的外国公司的迁址申请。

Nevertheless, he cautioned that manufacturers should expect business to be a little quiet in 2023, in line with the global market expectations, taking into account a possible recession.

尽管如此，他警告说，考虑到可能出现的经济衰退，制造商应该预计 2023 年的业务会有点平静，这符合全球市场的预期。

When asked about Penang's July-December 2022 approved manufacturing investments, Lee predicted the state would register the same amount as in the first half of the year, making a return to the pre-pandemic level.

当被问及槟城 2022 年 7 月至 12 月批准的制造业投资时，Lee预测该州将注册与今年上半年相同的金额，恢复到疫情前的水平。

Earlier, Lee was reading the speech by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who has been confirmed positive for Covid-19.

此前，Lee宣读了被确诊为新冠肺炎阳性的槟州首席部长Chow Kon Yeow的演讲。

In his speech, Chow said Penang topped the nation's list in 2021 with an all-time high export value of RM354 billion, with electrical and electronics products and medical devices making up about 80% of the state's total exports.

在Chow先生的演讲中，他指出槟城在 2021 年以 3,540 亿令吉的历史最高出口额位居全国榜首，电气和电子产品以及医疗设备占该州总出口的约 80%。

"Penang was among the top contributors to the country from January to June 2022, with RM7.9 billion in approved manufacturing investments.

“从 2022 年 1 月至 2022 年 6 月，槟城是该国的最大贡献者之一，批准的制造业投资为 79 亿令吉。

"In January to August 2022, Penang's export value climbed 30% year-on-year to RM291 billion, representing 29% of the country's total.

“在 2022 年 1 月至 2022 年 8 月，槟城的出口额同比增长 30% 至 2,910 亿令吉，占全国总额的 29%。

"And, it lately led the nation's list once again with a total of RM14.4 billion or 33.2% of the nation's total exports in September 2022," said the chief minister.

“而且，它最近再次以 144 亿令吉或 2022 年 9 月全国出口总额的 33.2% 位居全国榜首，”首席部长说。

Meanwhile, NI managing director Selvam Chinappan said the completion of its Penang distribution hub will play a critical role in strengthening the company's global footprint.

与此同时，NI 董事总经理 Selvam Chinappan 表示，其槟城分销中心的建成将在加强公司的全球足迹方面发挥关键作用。

"The facility will also serve as a global distribution centre for its software-connected automated test and automated measurement systems.

“该设施还将作为其软件连接的自动化测试和自动化测量系统的全球配送中心。

"When fully operational, the facility will further enable NI's growth for products related to Industry 4.0 Megatrend applications, including Internet of Things, [5G], and Automotive (Advanced Driver Assist Systems and Autonomous Driving) technology," he said.

“当全面投入运营后，该设施将进一步促进 NI 与工业 4.0 大趋势应用相关的产品的增长，包括物联网、[5G] 和汽车（高级驾驶员辅助系统和自动驾驶）技术，”他说。

NI Penang's new wing is part of the broad-based expansion plan that NI announced in 2019, which includes US$40 million (RM189.45 million) in capital investment and the creation of 250 new jobs across research and development, manufacturing, and sales capabilities.

NI 槟城新楼是NI 2019年宣布的广泛扩张计划的一部分，该计划包括4000万美元(1.8945亿令吉)的资本投资，并在研发、制造和销售能力方面创造250个新的就业机会。

Commenting on the launch of NI's new global supply chain distribution hub, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman said moving forward, Mida plans to push for even greater productivity and sustainability outcomes.

马来西亚投资发展局（MIDA）总执行长Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman在评论 NI 新的全球供应链分销中心的启动时表示，迈达计划在未来推动更高的生产力和可持续发展成果。

"We want to create higher-skilled jobs that command higher wages, guided by the National Investment Aspirations," he said.

他说：“我们希望在国家投资愿望的指导下，创造要求更高工资的高技能工作。”

NI is an American multinational company that produces automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software and began its operations in Penang in 2009.