Penang Overview
QUICK FACTS ABOUT PENANG
At a glance: Penang is Malaysia’s E&E powerhouse
Total Manufacturing Investment Value [2021]
RM76.2 billion
(39% of Malaysia’s Total)
Total Manufacturing Investment FDI [2021]
RM74.4 billion
(41% of Malaysia’s Total)
Estimated Job Creation from Manufacturing Investment [2021]
12,024
Penang houses
3 of the Global Top 10
semiconductor leaders
(By Sales)
Penang’s Exports Value in 2021
RM354 billion
(29% of Malaysia’s Total)
Penang’s Trade Surplus Value in 2021
RM101 billion
(40% of Malaysia’s Total)
Penang's E&E Exports Value in 2020
RM231 Billion
(~60% of Malaysia's Total)
Penang Houses
6 of The Global Top 30
medical device companies
(By Sales)
Source: DOSM & MIDA
Source: DOSM & MIDA
QUICK FACTS ABOUT PENANG
At a glance: Penang is Malaysia’s E&E powerhouse
Total Manufacturing Investment Value [2019 – 20]
RM31 billion
(18% of Malaysia’s Total)
Total Manufacturing Investment FDI [2019 – 20]
RM25.6 billion
(23% of Malaysia’s Total)
Estimated Job Creation from Manufacturing Investment [2019 – 20]
32,154
Penang houses
3 of the Global Top 10
semiconductor leaders*
(By Sales)
Penang’s Exports Value in 2020
RM311 billion
(32% of Malaysia’s Total)
Penang’s Trade Surplus Value in 2020
RM111 billion
(61% of Malaysia’s Total)
Penang's E&E Exports Value in 2020
RM231 Billion
(~60% of Malaysia's Total)
Penang Houses
6 of The Global Top 30
medical device companies
(By Sales)
Source: DOSM & MIDA
Source: DOSM & MIDA
Penang: A place to live, work, play & learn
Accolades Received ^
Georgetown – UNESCO World Heritage Site
UNESCO - since 2008
Top 10 Dynamic Industrial Clusters in the World
UNIDO - 2009
1st among 8 of World’s Culinary Hotspots
Lonely Planet - 2014
Malaysia’s Most Liveable City
ECA International - 2017
Asia’s Next Silicon Valley
BBC - 2018
Medical Travel Destination of the Year
International Medical Travel Journal - 2019
3rd Best Place For GBS Companies in the World*
AT Kearney Global Location Index - 2019
Third-best Island in the World to Retire
International Living - 2021
Penang Hill – UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
UNESCO - since 2021
The Best Destination to Go
CNN Travel - 2022
Note:
^ The list of accolades is not exhaustive
* Malaysia ranked 3rd since 2004 for AT Kearney Global Services Location Index
Penang: A place to live, work, play & learn
Accolades Received ^
Georgetown – UNESCO World Heritage Site
UNESCO - since 2008
Top 10 Dynamic Industrial Clusters in the World
UNIDO - 2009
1st among 8 of World’s Culinary Hotspots
Lonely Planet - 2014
Malaysia’s Most Liveable City
ECA International - 2017
Asia’s Next Silicon Valley
BBC - 2018
Medical Travel Destination of the Year
International Medical Travel Journal - 2019
3rd Best Place For GBS Companies in the World*
AT Kearney Global Location Index - 2019
The Best Destination to Go
CNN Travel - 2022
Penang Hill – UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
UNESCO - since 2021
Third-best Island in the World to Retire
International Living - 2021
Note:
^ The list of accolades is not exhaustive
* Malaysia ranked 3rd since 2004 for AT Kearney Global Services Location Index
Our Logo:
Dynamism meets infinite opportunities.
The use of gradients played a vital role in this logo design concept. Firstly, it creates dynamism and movement. Combined with the overall shape of the ‘50’ icon, the logo appears to move forward, connoting Penang’s boundless efforts of continuing its growth and legacy far into the future. Secondly, it expresses Penang’s embrace of technology and digitalisation as we approach a new era of industrialisation.
An emblem of the future.
This logo seeks to portray Penang’s vision of industrialisation development as the State approaches a new era of digitalisation. Inspired by the binary code, this logo utilises basic geometry to highlight 50 years of industrialisation, creating a distinct futuristic icon.
United for a common goal.
Furthermore, the synergistic relationship between the public and private sectors in Penang is represented by the gold circle placed front and centre within the composition. Symbolising unity, this circle honours their efforts that have been a driving force of the State’s economic durability for the past 50 years.
Our Tagline:
The success of Penang’s transformation over the last five decades have laid the groundwork for the State to unlock limitless potential. The tagline for this celebration aptly describes the State’s ambition to capitalise on this springboard and forge ahead with all stakeholders towards a high-income economy, driven by digitalization, sustained excellence and innovation.
