In a landmark development for Southeast Asia's industrial automation landscape, Automex Penang 2025 launched today at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre. The event marks a turning point for Malaysia's manufacturing sector, introducing a new epicenter for smart automation, robotics, and next-generation semiconductor technologies. Organised by Informa Markets Malaysia and running through November 6, Automex brings together over 200 leading brands and is expected to attract upwards of 5,000 professional trade visitors, including manufacturers, technology vendors, plant operators, and system integrators seeking insight into Industry 4.0 and 5.0 advancements.

The debut event was inaugurated with significant government support from YB En Jagdeep Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister II of Penang, alongside Dato' Seri Wong Siew Hai, President of the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), and Gerard Leeuwenburgh, Country General Manager of Informa Markets Malaysia. This alignment of government policy, industry leadership, and global technology players highlights Penang’s ambition to be Southeast Asia’s preferred hub for innovation-driven manufacturing and advanced electronics research.

Automex Penang represents more than just an extension of Malaysia’s renowned Kuala Lumpur exhibition; it underscores Penang’s transformation into a national and regional Industry 5.0 powerhouse. The automation and robotics technologies featured range from AI-powered factory systems, high-precision robotics, and IoT-enabled plant management to automated inspection, metrology, and connected conveyor solutions. Notably, the event features a strategic partnership with MSIA to hold the Silicon Malaysia Conference 2025 concurrently, fostering collaboration between the automation and semiconductor sectors. Industry leaders, including KUKA Robotics, M.A.i, and HP Inc., are set to unveil recent installations and technology deployments, reflecting Penang’s robust capacity to host global supply chain investment and innovation.

A keynote theme, 'Made by Malaysia', encapsulates the broader aspiration: to move Malaysia beyond manufacturing and into the design, development, and implementation of world-class automation systems. The conference supports national strategies, including the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), designed to propel Malaysia into the ranks of high-value, high-tech global manufacturing leaders. Penang’s 'Silicon Valley of the East' moniker is reinforced by its contribution of nearly 30% of Malaysia's total electrical and electronics exports and its vibrant ecosystem of over 350 multinationals and thousands of SMEs—each now accelerating the adoption of advanced automation, robotics, and integrated process control systems.

In 2024 alone, Penang attracted more than RM30 billion in approved manufacturing investments, much of it driven by automation leaders scaling their regional presence in response to growing demand for Industry 5.0 capabilities. The resounding message from Automex Penang 2025 is that Malaysia’s industrial sector is ready to lead a new era—where skilled talent, forward-thinking policies, and global technology partnerships converge to make manufacturing smarter, greener, and more competitive than ever. For plant managers, technology vendors, and systems integrators throughout Asia, Automex Penang is a critical focal point for sourcing, learning, and strategic partnership opportunities as the region embraces its new role at the forefront of global industrial automation.