The Key Success Factors of Penang as the Silicon Valley of the East

Sari Wahyuni, Alia Noor Anoviar and Anom Jati Santoso
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Sari Wahyuni: Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia
Alia Noor Anoviar: Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia
Anom Jati Santoso: Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia

SBS Journal of Applied Business Research (SBS-JABR), 2012, vol. 1, 34-47

Abstract: This study analyzes the key success factors of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Malaysia, particularly Penang, which is recognized as the Silicon Valley of the East. The study finds that Penang's competitiveness is due to its strategic location, infrastructure, transparency in customs, tax offices, education system, supply chain, IT, and the availability of talented human resources.

Keywords: Special Economic Zone; Regional Competitiveness; Cluster Strategy; Malaysia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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