Sustio, a Simmtech Group company, announced completion of its RM326 million second-phase expansion with the opening of a second operations facility in Batu Kawan, Penang. Bernama reported the inauguration on 30 April 2025, citing a joint statement about the project and further expansion plans.
A completed phase within a wider investment programme
The statement associates RM326 million with phase two. It also gives approximately RM750 million as the investment in developing the wider manufacturing operation and says the expansion programme generated 1,400 jobs. The phase-two amount and the broader investment figure should not be added together as if they were separate, non-overlapping project costs.
Sustio manufactures printed circuit boards. The new site forms part of Simmtech’s manufacturing presence in Malaysia and its role in the semiconductor supply chain. The announcement presents further growth around applications using artificial intelligence as a company direction, without quantifying a separate sales contribution from those applications.
Figures and milestones in the announcement
- Second-phase expansion: RM326 million.
- Reported wider investment: approximately RM750 million.
- Employment generated by the reported development: 1,400 jobs.
- Additional land secured for a proposed fourth building: 10 acres, or 4.05 hectares.
The second facility’s inauguration was a completed event. In contrast, designs for a third building on the existing site and land secured for a fourth building describe preparations for future expansion. The statement does not say that those two further buildings were already operating.
Company and investment-agency comments
Simmtech chief executive Jeffery Chun linked the group’s investment to confidence in local talent, infrastructure and Malaysia’s place in the semiconductor industry. MIDA deputy chief executive Zalina Zainol discussed opportunities for local suppliers, including automation, raw materials and quality control. These comments identify the organisations’ priorities rather than confirm contracts for every potential supplier.
The report does not disclose individual customer agreements, annual output of the new building or commercial terms for printed circuit boards. Those details cannot be inferred from the investment totals. Businesses considering a supply relationship should clarify the applicable products, qualification requirements and delivery arrangements with the company.
This company file retains the distinction between the opened second facility and the later-building plans. It also keeps the project figures attached to the scope in which they were reported.
Company contact
Sustio Sdn Bhd. No 812, Persiaran Cassia Selatan 6, Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan, Mukim 13, 14110 Seberang Perai Selatan, Malaysia. Telephone: +60-4-688-3000. Official public directory checked on 5 October 2026.
Company website: https://www.sustio.com/
