Friday 04/09/2026

^{From left to right: 1. Mr. Zhu Lian (Makino China), 2. Mr. Neo Eng Chong (Makino Asia), 3. Mr. Tay Seng Chew (SkyGate Group), 4. YB H'ng Mooi Lye (Penang State Executive Council), 5. YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow (Chief Minister of Penang), 6. Mr. Jian Li (CEO of SkyGate NHJ), 7. Ms. Maiju Lepomäki (Embassy of Finland, Kuala Lumpur), 8. Mr. Goh Kiang Teng (SkyGate Group), 9. Mr. Mikko Nyman (CEO Fastems)}


PENANG, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- SkyGate NHJ Technology Sdn. Bhd. has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in the Perai Free Industrial Zone, Penang, marking a step further in the company’s commitment to establishing a technology-driven precision engineering operation in Malaysia.

Established on 14 July 2025, SkyGate NHJ Technology Sdn Bhd is a joint venture between a subsidiary of Penang-based SkyGate Solutions Berhad and Singapore-based New Jin Hai Pte. Ltd. The partnership combines SkyGate Solutions’ local presence and network with New Jin Hai’s more than three decades of experience in precision engineering.

The new facility occupies approximately 36,000 square feet of manufacturing space and is designed to support digitalised CNC manufacturing, automation and advanced machining capabilities. The facility is equipped with advanced horizontal and 5-axis CNC machining technologies to enhance manufacturing precision, productivity and efficiency.

YAB Mr. Chow Kon Yeow, the Chief Minister of Penang, said, “SkyGate NHJ Technology’s partnerships could create opportunities beyond investment in manufacturing capacity, including technology transfer, localisation and the development of new capabilities within Penang’s local ecosystem. Penang is home to more than 30 automated test equipment (ATE) companies, supported by over 80 ecosystem partners across automation, precision engineering and semiconductor manufacturing. SkyGate NHJ Technology’s precision manufacturing capabilities, serving sectors ranging from semiconductors and electronics to medical, optical and aerospace, position the company well to contribute to this wider high-technology ecosystem.”

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), said, "SkyGate NHJ Technology’s investment reflects the kind of collaboration Malaysia seeks to attract, one that brings together local participation with international expertise, technology and know-how. Beyond the investment itself, their partnership will strengthen local capabilities, nurture engineering talent and advance Malaysia’s aspiration under the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 to move towards higher-value and more technology-intensive manufacturing.”

“MIDA remains committed to supporting companies as they expand their operations and contribute to Malaysia’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem,” he added.

Mr. Li Jian, the CEO of SkyGate NHJ Technology, said, “We will leverage New HongJi’s core technological strengths in ultra-precision components, thin-wall and complex-shaped components, and the application of automation technologies, while integrating these capabilities with Malaysia’s local manufacturing expertise and processes. Our goal is to establish a manufacturing benchmark that combines both efficiency and precision. We will also provide an open platform for local industry players to connect, exchange knowledge and learn from one another, while actively integrating into Penang’s industrial ecosystem. Through these efforts, we aim to create high-skilled employment opportunities, strengthen collaboration across the upstream and downstream supply chains, and contribute to the advancement of Penang’s manufacturing sector towards greater precision, efficiency, digitalisation and intelligent manufacturing.”

About MIDA

MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA partners with investors at every stage of their journey, supporting sustainable growth and long-term value creation for Malaysia. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my/ and follow MIDA on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.

About InvestPenang

InvestPenang is the Penang State Government’s principal agency for the promotion of investment. Its objectives are to develop and sustain Penang’s economy by enhancing and continuously supporting business activities in the State through foreign and local  investments, including spawning viable new growth centers. To realise its objectives, InvestPenang also runs initiatives like the SMART Penang Center (providing assistance to SMEs), Penang CAT Center (for talent attraction and retention), Global Business Services (GBS) Focus Group (promoting and developing digital economy), Penang Silicon Design @5km+ (establishing a unique and interconnected ecosystem for IC design and technology enterprises), and Penang ATE Campus (accelerating the co-development,  qualification, and scaling of Malaysian ATE solutions by enabling first-customer deployment). For more information, please visit https://investpenang.gov.my/ and follow InvestPenang’s social media channels: Facebook; LinkedIn; WhatsApp Channel and TikTok.

About SkyGate NHJ Technology

SkyGate NHJ Technology is a joint venture between a subsidiary of Penang-based SkyGate Solutions Berhad and Singapore-based New Jin Hai Pte. Ltd. Their partnership will concentrate on producing metal forming machinery fabricating metal components, and manufacturing machine tools. It aims to serve Malaysia’s growing semiconductor industry, leveraging New HongJi’s fully digitalized production processes.

Source: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
MIDA
Name: Ms. Zakiah Sajidan
Director, Machinery & Metal Technology Division
Email: zakiah@mida.gov.my
Tel: +603-2267 6769

InvestPenang
Name: Ms. Elaine Cheah / Ms. Ong Yih Hwa
Communications & Business Intelligence
Email: elaine@investpenang.gov.my / yihhwa@investpenang.gov.my
Tel.: +604-646 8833

SkyGate NHJ Technology
Name: Mr. Yeoh Hooi Chong
Chief Operation Officer
Email: hcyeoh@skygate-nhj.com.my
Tel.: +6010-219 1727

--BERNAMA