VICOM Ltd has announced the opening of a new Electrical and Electronics (E&E) testing facility in Penang, Malaysia, through its joint venture, SETSCO QAV. This strategic move aims to bolster VICOM’s non-vehicle testing business and strengthen its foothold in Malaysia’s burgeoning electronics and high-tech manufacturing sector.
Located in Penang’s industrial hub, the state-of-the-art facility offers a comprehensive range of E&E testing services, including the region’s only third-party commercial Over-the-Air (OTA) facility. The inauguration was attended by Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow and InvestPenang CEO Dato’ Loo Lee Lian, highlighting the facility’s significance to the local industrial ecosystem.
SETSCO QAV, a collaboration between VICOM’s subsidiary SETSCO Services and Malaysia’s QAV Technologies, is set to provide manufacturers with reliable testing services, faster turnaround times, and access to internationally recognised compliance support. The facility will cater to the increasing demand for product safety and regulatory compliance in the region.
Sim Wing Yew, CEO of VICOM, stated, “This marks an important step in VICOM’s strategy to grow in high-value testing sectors beyond our vehicle inspection business.” The facility is expected to commence operations progressively, welcoming customers and business partners from today.
This expansion aligns with VICOM’s broader strategy to diversify beyond its core vehicle inspection services, positioning the company to better support manufacturers across Malaysia and the wider region.
