E&E
Penang’s E&E ecosystem the draw for National Instruments
National Instruments was drawn to Penang by its vibrant E&E ecosystem, and the Texas-based test & measurement company is intent on spurring and supporting that ecosystem even further, writes Karamjit Singh.
Agilent stresses importance of STEM
Agilent’s Datuk Gooi Soon Chai says that a talent pool strong in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math is key to Malaysia’s aspirations to becoming a high-income economy.
Week in Review: Are we Malaysians naturally blessed with smarts?
Despite the limitations of our exam-based education system, Malaysia's universities are producing some fine engineers. Are Malaysians just naturally smart, or are there other factors? Karamjit Singh ponders.
Aemulus: 'Where miracles happen all the time'
Aemulus founder Ng Sang Beng is quietly building a world-class company in the E&E space in Penang, guided by the strong belief that risk-taking and out-of-the-box thinking, coupled with no office politics, lays the foundation for success.
1,200 R&D engineers power Motorola in Penang
Motorola Solutions is doing ‘ground zero’ design and development work in Penang, with 95% locally trained talent, but needs more quality engineers to be produced by universities.
Week in Review: Phison founder determined to make his mark here
This was just a packed week for the ecosystem but it has become so common that Digital News Asia CEO and founder Karamjit Singh is tempted to say that it was just another typical week!
Looking to build the E&E ecosystem
The Creative Product Development Program for Malaysian designers was launched recently with five industry partners and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority. Karamjit Singh examines the implications and the promise.
Week in Review: Penang no longer just about MNCs
Multinationals still dominate the Penang landscape, but now local companies are fighting for the top engineers too, writes DNA founder and CEO Karamjit Singh.
