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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IN THE NEWS

Wednesday 5 November 2025

HannStar Board revenue jumps 33% as company plans Malaysia expansion to offset margin decline

HannStar Board's revenue skyrocketed in the first three quarters of 2025, jumping 33% year-over-year after its April merger with Japanese PCB maker Lincstech.

Wednesday 5 November 2025

Why Malaysia is attracting the world’s biggest AI data centers

"Electricity is computing power," said Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), predicting that global data center power...

Monday 3 November 2025

Can a new US-China deal reset global trade tensions?

The US and China reached a wide-ranging trade and economic agreement in the Republic of Korea. The deal addresses fentanyl precursors, rare earth export controls, tariffs, and semiconductor...

Monday 3 November 2025

US signs critical minerals cooperation MOUs with Thailand and Malaysia amid domestic concerns

The ASEAN summit concluded on October 28 with US President Donald Trump signing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on critical minerals cooperation with Thailand and Malaysia. The...

Friday 31 October 2025

Australia’s Lynas deepens Malaysia roots with US$120 million rare earth expansion

Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths announced plans to increase heavy rare earth processing capacity at its Malaysian facility to meet growing market demand. The company...

Monday 27 October 2025

US and Malaysia strike deal to secure rare earth supply chain

On October 26, US President Donald Trump attended the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where the US and Malaysia signed a trade agreement and a memorandum of understanding...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

South Korean AI startup Rebellions partners with Malaysia's Sarawak government in Borneo

South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has announced a partnership with the Sarawak state government in Borneo, marking its official entry into the Association of Southeast Asian...

Wednesday 22 October 2025

Malaysia signals willingness to partner with China and US on rare earth technology

Malaysia has reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with both China and the US to develop rare earth processing technologies, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry...

Tuesday 7 October 2025

Malaysia denies talks with China on rare earth refinery but reaffirms long-term ambitions for sector

Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional has denied reports that it is in talks with a Chinese state-owned firm to build a rare earth processing plant, after Reuters cited...

Thursday 2 October 2025

US proposed chip manufacturing ratio raises Malaysia trade concerns

The US government is reportedly weighing a policy that would require companies to manufacture and import semiconductor chips in the US on a 1:1 ratio, with additional tariffs imposed...

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Malaysian EMS giant posts first quarterly loss in five years on tariffs

V.S. Industry Bhd. reported a rare quarterly loss, its first in more than five years, as reciprocal tariffs and weaker customer demand weighed on sales. The Malaysian electronics...

Sunday 28 September 2025

SEA emerges as key hub amid shifting PCB supply chains

Taiwan-based Ampoc, a distributor and manufacturer of PCB wet process equipment and semiconductor materials, anticipates increasing overlap between PCB and semiconductor industries...

Wednesday 24 September 2025

Singapore gains ground in OSAT; KYEC reportedly boosts regional expansion

King Yuan Electronics Co. (KYEC), a top IC testing service provider, said it will inject SGD100 million into its Singapore unit, fueling speculation that the move is paving the way...

Friday 12 September 2025

Malaysia steps up semiconductor drive as G2 rivalry spurs new investments

Malaysia is emerging as a key beneficiary of the intensifying US-China technology rivalry, attracting billions in foreign investment as it seeks to cement its role as a critical player...

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Malaysian IC design house Oppstar and Inventec to develop AI chips together

Malaysia's IC design firm Oppstar has entered into two MoUs with Inventec to collaborate on next-generation AI chips and form a joint venture (JV), according to documents filed with...

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