IFC - International Finance Corporation, Malaysia Deepens Engagement in Malaysia’s Semiconductor Ecosystem

MSIA recently met with James Morley, Senior Investment Officer for Manufacturing, Agriculture & Services (Asia), and Amanda L. Tan, Senior Country Officer for Malaysia from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to explore new avenues of funding and investment for Malaysia’s semiconductor sector.

Although IFC only recently established its office in Malaysia, it is already making a strong impression. In March 2025, IFC and AT&S signed a Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) valued at US$250 million to support the AT&S substrate facility in Kulim. In parallel, Maybank provided an additional US$150 million, bringing the total SLL package to US$400 million.

The SLL incorporates financial incentives tied to AT&S reducing its greenhouse-gas emissions by 31% by FY2028, benchmarked against FY2022 levels—showcasing how sustainability-focused financing can advance Malaysia’s high-tech manufacturing landscape.

MSIA believes that more innovative financing models like this are essential to drive the next leap of growth in Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem. Alongside IFC, MSIA is exploring several initiatives to catalyse more activity and investment in this space. We are also exploring the possibility of hosting a webinar with IFC to brief MSIA members on financing opportunities, sustainable investment tools, and support mechanisms available for semiconductor-related companies.

Would MSIA members be interested in such a session?
If so, please let us know—we would be happy to organise it.

Stay tuned for more updates as these collaborations progress.