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When Singapore encourages failure, the talent will come: Malaysian semiconductor CEO
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Mi Technovation will use Singapore as its base for research and development in silicon carbide, as well as autonomous vehicle technologies, said CEO Oh Kuang Eng.
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- Singapore can attract top tech talent by fostering a culture that accepts failure and encourages risk-taking, crucial for innovation and semiconductor industry growth.
- Mi Technovation plans to open an R&D facility in Singapore by 2026 and expand its semiconductor materials and AI-related businesses, aiming for sustainable growth and IPO.
- The company leads in wafer-level chip scale packaging and silicon carbide development, targeting future demands in green energy, electric vehicles, and autonomous vehicle technologies.
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SINGAPORE – Singapore can attract top tech talent and build a thriving semiconductor ecosystem only if society learns to accept failure and foster a culture of risk-taking, said Oh Kuang Eng, chief executive of Penang-based Mi Technovation.
Speaking to The Straits Times, he noted that the Republic has created an environment highly supportive of innovation and research and development.