About Murata Singapore

Murata Electronics Singapore (Pte.) Ltd. (“Murata Singapore”) is a subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. in Japan. It functions as production and sales foothold of the Murata Group in the ASEAN regions.
Murata Singapore was established in 1972 and it was one of the first factories set up by Murata outside Japan to meet the demands of the electronic components in South East Asia.
Located in three facilities in Yishun Industrial Park, as well as a factory in Tuas in Singapore, Murata Singapore manufactures multilayer ceramic chip capacitor and batteries and covers sales in Southeast Asia and Southern Asia.
To support Murata Singapore's sales operations, several Overseas Sales Affiliates were established in the region, such as Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, India and Vietnam.

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Company Information

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Company Name Murata Electronics Singapore (Pte.) Ltd.
Business Activities Manufacturing and sales of electrical and electronics components
Business Registration No. 197201838W
Date of Establishment 27 December 1972
Managing Director Hiroyuki Niwa
Manufacturing Product Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors, Lithium-ion Batteries
Paid Up Capital US$3.48 million
Annual Turnover (Fiscal Year – 2021) US$1,438 million
No. of Employees
(as of Mar 2026)
1,816
Asean Affiliates
  • Murata Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Sales office established in June 1990)
  • Thai Murata Electronics Trading, Ltd. (established in March 1997)
  • Murata Electronics (Philippines) Inc. (established in March 1998)
  • MIE: Murata Electronics (India) Private Limited (established in October 2010)
  • MEV: Murata Electronics (Vietnam) Co. Ltd (established in September 2010)

Awards and Recognition

Singapore Opportunity Index recognition badge

The Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI), developed by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM), evaluates how companies support career growth and economic outcomes. The SOI identifies top 300 employers across three categories: Career Launcher (fostering entry-level growth), Career Builder (offering a supportive environment for skill enhancement), and Career Anchor (focusing on stability and employee retention).

In 2025, Murata Singapore received recognition in both the Career Launcher and Career Anchor categories.

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The Straits Times and Statista's "Singapore’s Best Employers 2026" ranking is a prestigious annual compilation that highlights leading workplaces in Singapore, determined through comprehensive, independent employee surveys. Each year, 250 companies from 27 industries that demonstrate excellence in employee experience earn a place on this list.

Murata Singapore has been featured on the list for 4 consecutive years (2023-2026).