Kuala lumpur: Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has proposed that Malaysia establish a one-stop centre for semiconductor and deep-tech financing, offering integrated financing solutions in the heart of Malaysia's technology cluster. He said this will turn the technology cluster into Malaysia's true Silicon Valley, by design bridging the gap between deep tech and capital.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Liew expressed ambitions for Penang and its neighbouring Kulim to join the ranks of global tech clusters like Silicon Valley, Taiwan's Hsinchu, and the Netherlands' Brainport Eindhoven. He emphasized that the one-stop centre could support thematic investments, encouraging investors to trust in Malaysia's governance and regulatory framework.

Liew extended an invitation to industry and capital market participants to contribute their insights on this initiative at The Edge-HSBC EandE Symposium 2026: The Value Chain Shift. He urged the capital market to perceive Malaysia as a technology-driven nation and to give more attention to the country's tech stocks.

He further invited the venture and private capital community to invest in design and intellectual property, where substantial value is generated. Liew also called on market institutions to enhance liquidity, expand ratings coverage, and support the growth of the semiconductor sector.

Electrical and electronics (EandE) products are pivotal to Malaysia's economy, accounting for 40 per cent of national exports. Liew noted that besides China and Taiwan, Malaysia plays a significant role in global semiconductor assembly and testing, contributing approximately 13 per cent.