The year was 1847 when Siemens first got its start. It took a couple of decades, but the German company eventually made its way into Malaysia.
Specifically, it was 1899 when Siemens & Halske first sent representatives to explore opportunities in the Straits Settlements. It took nearly another decade in 1908 until Siemens made its first recorded sale in Malaysia.
So many things have happened since. Siemens began supplying products to Malaysia from 1967, and the Siemens Semiconductor Group eventually set up its first factories in Melaka and Penang, creating some 1,500 jobs, contributing greatly to the country’s economy.
117 years since its first recorded sale, Siemens Malaysia has now launched its HQ at The MET, a certified green building in Mont Kiara, marking yet another significant milestone of the company’s history in Malaysia.
But you may be wondering…
Who’s Siemens?
Having been around for so long, it’s not surprising that some people may be confused about what exactly Siemens does. That’s because they do a lot.
In their own words, Siemens Malaysia Sdn Bhd (SMSB) is a leading technology company with “comprehensive products and solutions, and emerging technologies for various markets in the Malaysian economy, under its Digital Industries and Smart Infrastructure businesses.”
It focuses on the areas of intelligent infrastructure for buildings, grids and distributed energy systems, more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, as well as automation and digitalisation in the process and manufacturing industries.
The company creates technology with purpose, adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for Malaysians.
“Drinking our own champagne”
Siemens has long been a proponent of sustainability, and the move to The MET—a certified green building—is a representation of that. It shows the company’s commitment to scaling sustainability impact in its core operations.
“This is about walking the talk,” Tindaro Danze, President & CEO of Siemens Malaysia stated. “We’re not only providing a state-of-the-art work environment for our employees, but also demonstrating our commitment to decarbonisation through the choices we make—right down to the environment we operate in.”
The new headquarters is equipped with Siemens’ proprietary Building X digital platform that runs applications to manage building operations.
It empowers data-driven decisions to improve sustainability, operations, and performance by optimising areas such as energy use, user comfort and safety, maintenance and security.
A centre of innovation
Aside from the office, the Siemens location is also home to SXEC—the Siemens Xcelerator Experience Center.
We got to experience the centre ourselves, which is typically visited by customers of Siemens so they can explore, experience, and collaborate with Siemens’ cutting-edge technologies in an immersive and dynamic way.
The SXEC center also functions as a central hub for customers to explore, experience, collaborate and network in a dynamic environment alongside industry peers.
The space features some of Siemens’ top digitalisation solutions, including digital twinning (also known as virtual commissioning), augmented reality solutions, virtual reality simulation for training purposes, and much more.
Shaping the future of our nation
Looking back, there’s no doubt that Siemens has been a part of core developments in our country, such as our LRT systems and semiconductor landscape.
And they’re not stopping there. Beyond tech developments, they’ve also invested into key CSR initiatives. Specifically, they are focusing on youth education and STEM engagement.
For one, there’s the Girls in Engineering & Technology programme. In collaboration with the Girl Guides Association Malaysia and STEM Academy Malaysia, Siemens will mentor young women aged 13 to 17 by providing access to hands-on workshops, engineering tools, and software simulations.
Secondly, there’s the STEM Edge Competition 2025. This is a national engineering challenge where students apply Siemens’ industrial design software and AI tools to solve real-world digital challenges.
The programme will be co-organised with STEM Academy Malaysia, led by Principal Charlene Ong.
“These initiatives reflect our effort to inspire and equip the next generation,” CEO Danze said. “The global battle for talent starts at home, and we must begin by breaking down outdated stereotypes—especially those that prevent girls from entering STEM careers.”
With its new headquarters and social investments, Siemens Malaysia reinforces its role not only as a technology leader but also as a purposeful contributor to the country’s sustainable and inclusive future.
- Learn more about Siemens Malaysia here.
- Read other articles we’ve written about Malaysian startups here.
Featured Image Credit: Siemens Malaysia
