KUCHING, May 8 -- Belgian semiconductor company Melexis (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is ramping up its operations in Kuching with plans to hire more young local talents, particularly in electronic and software engineering, over the next three to five years.

This strategic move is part of Melexis' broader innovation expansion in integrated circuit (IC) design and testing.

In an exclusive interview with The Borneo Post, its chief executive officer Marc Biron revealed that the company is not only increasing its workforce but is also deepening collaborations with local universities and institutions to build a long-term talent pipeline.

"We are not just here to get a number of people but to have connections and relationships with universities, studen...