Malaysia Appoints Semiconductor Industry Leader as Prime Ministerial Adviser

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Published: 2026-06-20T14:00:00Z
Category: technology
Source: FMT
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Malaysia's Prime Minister has appointed John Lee, CEO of MKS Instruments, as an unpaid adviser to foster stronger ties between the semiconductor industry and higher education. This initiative seeks to better prepare graduates for high-tech sectors and attract further investment in the country's technology landscape. The appointment underscores a strategic effort to leverage industry expertise for national economic development.

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