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Penang's E&E Exports Surge 80% as Semiconductor Hub Grapples with Talent Shortage

Penang's electrical and electronics sector exported more than RM350 billion in the first half of 2026, representing an 80 per cent surge, cementing its status as Malaysia's semiconductors powerhouse. Yet rapid expansion masks a critical challenge: severe shortages of skilled engineering talent threaten to constrain future development.