Friday 24/10/2025

PENANG, Malaysia, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Linktel Technologies, a global leader in high-speed optical communication solutions, marked a significant milestone with the opening of its plant 2 and 14th Anniversary Celebration in Penang. The new facility will produce next-generation optical transceivers across multiple specifications, including 1.6T, 800G, 400G, 100G, 40G, 25G, and 10G. These components are critical for artificial intelligence (AI) computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and data centres. The facility uses proprietary technology and fully automated Industry 4.0 systems to improve efficiency and support Linktel's global operations.

The ceremony was graced by the presence of YB Tuan H’ng Mooi Lye, Penang State EXCO for Local Government and Town & Country Planning; Muhammad Ghadaffi Sardar Mohamed, Director of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Penang Office; and S. Asmaazura Ismail, General Manager of Investment Manufacturing, Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA), alongside James Zhang, Group Chief Executive Officer, and Lin Xuefeng, Managing Director of Linktel Technologies.

YB Tuan H’ng Mooi Lye, Penang State EXCO for Local Government and Town & Country Planning, stated, “Linktel’s expansion with its second plant in Penang underscores the state’s robust industrial ecosystem, built on more than five decades of industrial excellence that continues to attract global players seeking regional growth. This expansion also reflects the steady emergence of advanced manufacturing in Penang, enabling companies like Linktel to support high-end technologies in the state.”

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, highlighted, “Linktel Technologies' continued expansion in Penang shows strong investor confidence in Malaysia's industrial capabilities and our readiness to support global technology companies. This investment strengthens the nation's role in high-performance connectivity and semiconductor technologies, sectors that are critical to the future of manufacturing. This brings tangible benefits to our economy through quality job creation, supply chain development, and technology transfer. We are seeing companies like Linktel choosing Malaysia as a centre for both production and innovation. This aligns perfectly with the National Semiconductor Strategy and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, which focus on moving Malaysia up the value chain in advanced manufacturing.”

Mr. Lin Xuefeng, Managing Director of Linktel Technologies Malaysia, added, “Plant 2 marks more than an expansion – it represents our continued trust in Malaysia as a strategic base for innovation, production, and talent. The strong support from the federal and the state governments have enabled us to grow with confidence. We look forward to contributing further to Malaysia’s industrial transformation and to advancing technologies that power the global digital economy.”

Since establishing operations in 2021, Linktel has charted a rapid growth trajectory, from its first manufacturing facility (Plant 1) to the launch of Plant 2, with plans already underway for Plant 3. To date, the company has created over 1,500 skilled jobs across its operations, reinforcing Malaysia's position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and demonstrating its long-term commitment to the country's industrial development.

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SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
MIDA
Name: Mr. Mohd Mazlan Mokhtar
Director, Electrical & Electronics Division
Email: mazlan@mida.gov.my
Tel: +603-2267 6655

InvestPenang
Name: Elaine Cheah / Arief Ferdaus
Communications & Business Intelligence
Tel: +604-646 8833
Email: elaine@investpenang.gov.my / arief@investpenang.gov.my

Linktel Technologies Sdn.Bhd.
Name: Ms. Ng Siew Ping
HR & Admin Manager
Email: spng@linktel.com
Tel: +60-43827268

--BERNAMA