Key facts
- Panasonic will end its television production in Malaysia by September.
- The company intends to close its Malaysian manufacturing facility by March 2027.
- The closure will result in the loss of around 400 jobs.
Panasonic is set to discontinue television manufacturing in Malaysia by September, with plans to close its plant in the country by March 2027. This move will lead to the elimination of most of the facility's approximately 400 jobs. Some of Panasonic's higher-end televisions intended for the Japanese market are currently produced in Malaysia.