SkyGate NHJ Technology opens new precision manufacturing facility in Penang

SkyGate NHJ Technology opens new precision manufacturing facility in Penang

SkyGate NHJ Technology Sdn Bhd has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in the Perai Free Industrial Zone, Penang, marking the next step in the company's efforts to build a technology-driven precision engineering operation in Malaysia.

Established on July 14, 2025, SkyGate NHJ Technology is a joint venture between a subsidiary of Penang-based SkyGate Solutions Berhad and Singapore-based New Jin Hai Pte Ltd (NJH), which is wholly owned by Suzhou New Hongji Precision Part Co Ltd. The partnership combines SkyGate Solutions' local presence and network with the New Hongji group's more than three decades of experience in precision engineering.

The new facility occupies approximately 36,000 square feet of manufacturing space and is designed to support digitalised CNC manufacturing, automation and advanced machining. It is equipped with horizontal and five-axis CNC machining technologies aimed at improving manufacturing precision, productivity and efficiency.

Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), said the investment reflected the type of collaboration Malaysia is seeking to attract.

“SkyGate NHJ Technology's investment reflects the kind of collaboration Malaysia seeks to attract, one that brings together local participation with international expertise, technology and know-how. Beyond the investment itself, their partnership will strengthen local capabilities, nurture engineering talent and advance Malaysia's aspiration under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 to move towards higher-value and more technology-intensive manufacturing.”

“MIDA remains committed to supporting companies as they expand their operations and contribute to Malaysia's advanced manufacturing ecosystem,” he added.

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the partnership could create opportunities beyond investment in manufacturing capacity, including technology transfer, localisation and the development of new capabilities within Penang's industrial ecosystem.

“Penang is home to more than 30 automated test equipment (ATE) companies, supported by over 80 ecosystem partners across automation, precision engineering and semiconductor manufacturing.”

“SkyGate NHJ Technology's precision manufacturing capabilities, serving sectors ranging from semiconductors and electronics to medical, optical and aerospace, position the company well to contribute to this wider high-technology ecosystem,” he added.

Meanwhile, Li Jian, CEO of SkyGate NHJ Technology, said the company plans to combine the technological strengths of New Hongji with Malaysia's local manufacturing expertise.

“We will leverage New Hongji's core technological strengths in ultra-precision components, thin-wall and complex-shaped components, and automation technologies, while integrating these capabilities with Malaysia's local manufacturing expertise and processes.”

“Our goal is to establish a manufacturing benchmark that combines efficiency and precision while providing an open platform for local industry players to connect, exchange knowledge and learn from one another,” he added.

Li said the company aims to create high-skilled employment opportunities, strengthen collaboration across upstream and downstream supply chains, and contribute to Penang's manufacturing sector as it moves towards greater precision, efficiency, digitalisation and intelligent manufacturing.