US - based Syntiant Corporation, a global provider of low-powered AI solutions, officially opened its new manufacturing, research and development campus in Prai, Penang.
Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo, together with two state executive councillors, Lim Swee Khim and Fahmi Zainol, launched the sprawling facility recently.
The expansion of Syntiant Corp from its base in the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone to mainland Prai is a confidence booster to Penang as a preferred location for foreign direct investments (FDI).
The commitment from Syntiant also signals the American firm's confidence in Penang as a global supply hub for the electronics and electrical market.
Despite threats of US import tariffs amid global economic uncertainty, Syntiant is also buoyed by the ability of the localised workforce to embrace AI.
Jagdeep said that Penang has cultivated a comprehensive ecosystem which continues to command confidence among global investors.
Syntiant Corp has committed more than double its footprint in Penang to approximately 220,000 square feet, increasing annual production capacity to around 1.6 billion units.
The facility brings together production, engineering and AI research in one location, supports a workforce of up to 800 employees, and features advanced micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) processing, IC preparation, and test and assembly capabilities.
Kurt Busch, CEO and Co-founder of Syntiant Corp., stated: “Our new Penang manufacturing and R&D campus represents a major step forward for Syntiant in Asia, where we bring our DNA in producing faster, safer and energy-efficient solutions across consumer, industrial and enterprise markets.
By combining world-class manufacturing with cutting-edge AI research, we can accelerate innovation, better serve our customers and contribute to Malaysia’s growing technology ecosystem.”
The company develops ultra-low-power AI solutions that integrate sensors, neural decision processors and software for IoT, consumer, automotive and industrial applications, with more than 20 billion SiSonic™ MEMS microphones shipped globally to date. - January 20, 2026.
