What Seagate Does Here
Seagate offers a wide range of exciting and challenging opportunities, from research, development and manufacturing, to general business operations and support, to people from all walks of life. Seagate is driving technology into a more powerful future—yours. Be a part of it.

Penang Penang Seagate was established in 1988 and serves primarily as a thin film magnetic recording head site, also known as slider manufacturing. As the single largest manufacturer of this product, Penang Seagate produces approximately 70 percent of the company's worldwide sliders. The Penang facility also serves as the company's technology center for slider manufacturing. Near the sea along the coastal highway, the plant is located in the industrial center of Bayan Lepas, popularly known as Penang's Silicon Valley. Address: 88 Lebuhraya Kampung Jawa Taman Perindustrian Bayan Lepas, 11900 Penang

Johor Seagate’s Johor media substrate facility began production in December 2007. The facility supplies a large portion of the company's total requirement of aluminium substrates that are used for the manufacture of recording media in the assembly of hard disc drives. The plant has a built-up area of about 44,000 square meters, and houses Seagate's state-of-the-art equipment and new-generation technologies. Address: PLO 55, Jln Persiaran Teknologi, Taman Teknologi Johor, Johor 81400, Malaysia

Life Here
Malaysia is the most prosperous and developed country in Southeast Asia after Singapore. The country comprises 13 states split into two regions, East and West, separated by the South China Sea. Malaysia’s population is approximately 26 million, including 1.4 million in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city. While Islamic Malays (Muslim) make up the majority, Malaysia is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious society where all beliefs are respected. And it is a nation noted for its political and economic stability.

If your job with Seagate takes you to Malaysia, learn more about the country's history, leadership, social issues and current news before you go. Learn more about life in Penang and Johore. You will also want to consult with a local real estate service to find the right home, condo or apartment.

Education
Malaysia strives for educational excellence. Legislative reforms initiated in the late 90s have successfully turned the country toward developing a dynamic knowledge-based economy. Learn more about Malaysia’s national educational system from the Ministry of Education. Children of expatriates can receive an excellent primary, secondary and high school education from one of the many international schools located in Penang or Johore. Among them you will find:

• International School of Penang
• Dalat International School
• St. Christopher’s International Primary School
• The Tun Dr Ismail International School of Johore
• Sri Utama International School, Johore
• International Schools

Students interested in undergraduate or postgraduate studies can select from a number of well regarded institutions for higher learning. These include USM in Penang, and UTM and Kuittho in Johor.

• Public Universities
• Private Universities

Have Fun
The resort island of Penang, Malaysia’s “Pearl of the Orient”, overflows with exotic food, fabulous beaches, fine hotels and all-night restaurants and bars. Visit George Town for a taste of traditional Malay cooking at one of the many food stalls. Soak up the sun on one of the spectacular, often isolated, white sand beaches. Take a ride up Penang Hill on the funicular railway. Tantalize your taste buds at Tropical Fruit Farm. See what’s happening in Penang— festivals, events, local cuisine, and fun for the whole family.

Senai is a transit town located in the state of Johor near the capital city of Johor Bahru, a popular spot for shopping, dining and entertainment. Tourists seeking refuge from the hectic pace of Singapore take a short drive over the 1.5 km Johor Causeway to enjoy the many attractions and natural beauty found here. Visitors to the marine preserve of Pulau Tinggi will find coral reefs teeming with marine life—bring your snorkel gear. Or take a trip to Endau-Rompin National Park for a rare glimpse of the endangered Sumatran rhino.