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The Rise of Malaysia
ICT and semiconductor industry's growing interest in Malaysia.
The US-China trade war has resulted in many companies seeking non-Chinese production sites as alternatives.

Malaysia is receiving increased interest from the ICT and semiconductor industries and emerging as a viable destination for production relocation.

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Tuesday 20 January 2026
US semiconductor tariffs may weigh on Malaysia's export-driven industries
The US' recent announcement of a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, including Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X, could have implications for Malaysia's semiconductor sector,...
Friday 16 January 2026
Taiwanese server supply chains in Mexico pivot to ASEAN as ASIC assembly boom
Following the US announcement of reciprocal tariffs in 2025, Taiwanese electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies operating server assembly plants in Mexico are adjusting their...
Monday 12 January 2026
Tai-Tech Advanced Electronics posts record 2025 revenue on strong orders and pricing
Tai-Tech Advanced Electronics posted record revenue in December, the fourth quarter, and the full year of 2025, driven by strong AI-related demand and an initial round of price increases...
Thursday 8 January 2026
Johor seeks broader collaboration with ByteDance beyond data centers
The Johor state government in Malaysia is urging ByteDance to expand its role beyond data centers. The state aims to position itself as a strategic partner for the company's long-term...
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Johor seeks to attract Gotion High-tech for EV battery manufacturing hub
Johor, Malaysia, is pursuing a deal with Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-tech to build a lithium battery factory, aiming to establish itself as a key center for electric vehicle...
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Chang Wah interview: strong lead frame growth despite precious metals shortage
Post-pandemic inventory digestion for mature semiconductor processes has come to an end. Market conditions have rebounded amid tariff-hedging and precautionary stocking, driving Taiwan's...
Monday 5 January 2026
NAFCO posts record December revenue and is optimistic for 2026
The National Aerospace Fasteners Corporation (NAFCO) revenue for December 2025 hit a new record of NT$405 million (approx. US$12.9 million), up 7.84% month-over-month and 19.61% year-over-year...
Saturday 3 January 2026
Chang Wah accelerates Asia expansion as chip packaging booms
Chang Wah Electromaterials and its affiliate Chang Wah Technology are expanding operations across Taiwan, China, and Malaysia as global chipmakers and packaging houses ramp up capacity...
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Geopolitics reshapes tech landscape as Southeast Asia emerges as data center, manufacturing, and AI hub
In 2025, rising geopolitical tensions reshaped global technology and manufacturing, boosting Southeast Asia as a key hub for data centers, advanced manufacturing, and AI. The Johor-Singapore...
Monday 29 December 2025
Move over, Malaysia? India's emerging OSAT sector claims price parity in legacy packaging
India's first wave of OSAT facilities is moving from capacity announcements to competitive positioning, with some domestic players now benchmarking themselves against established backend...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Malaysia's semiconductor packaging and testing industry gains momentum with Taiwanese investments
Malaysia's semiconductor packaging and testing sector is experiencing rapid growth driven by Taiwanese and other foreign investments, according to PwC Taiwan. The firm highlights Malaysia's...
Wednesday 24 December 2025
CHIPX eyes Malaysia for 8-inch GaN-on-SiC wafer fab

Dublin-based semiconductor startup CHIPX plans to build an 8-inch gallium nitride on silicon carbide wafer fabrication plant in Malaysia...

Tuesday 23 December 2025
Taiwan automation specialist boosts Malaysia production to serve regional markets
Taiwan's major automation equipment controller maker Syntec Technology has begun construction of its second-phase factory in Malaysia, representing a strategic investment of over NT$600...
Friday 12 December 2025
Malaysia promotes rare earth industry with incentives for midstream and downstream firms
he Malaysian government announced that companies engaged in midstream and downstream production of rare earth elements (REE) are eligible for related incentive policies. According...
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Export controls eclipse tariffs as Asia’s top chip risk, says Singapore semiconductor leader
Singapore is reinforcing its role as a neutral semiconductor hub while urging Southeast Asian nations to integrate their supply chains, as complex US export controls overtake tariffs...