Seagate Technology plc (NasdaqGS:STX)is in the process of shutting down its manufacturing facilities on Penang Island and in Negeri Sembilan, is hoping to dispose of them for a total of MYR 130 million. Real estate consultant Knight Frank Malaysia has been appointed to obtain buyers. "Knight Frank has been appointed as the exclusive agent and will start the marketing exercise by end-January,' its executive Director Allan Sim tells The Edge.