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 21 July 2026

Middlemen emerge as ASEAN's No. 2 AI compute buyers

In the AI computing race, Nvidia AI server chips remain red-hot, even as the US-China trade confrontation shows no sign of easing. Although Shopee and YTL Group are among the biggest...

Tuesday 21 July 2026

How AI boom spurs Taiwan's PCB makers to rethink their Southeast Asia playbook

Amid the global boom in AI infrastructure investment, Southeast Asia is evolving from an electronics-component manufacturing base into...

Friday 17 July 2026

Jabil opens automated logistics hub in Penang to support global supply chains

Jabil has opened a new logistics hub in Penang, underscoring how manufacturers are reshaping supply chains through automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and improved inventory...

Tuesday 14 July 2026

Commentary: AI computing power map reshapes ASEAN, with Singapore still central

In the second quarter of 2025, DIGITIMES visited the rapidly expanding Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and Wiwynn's massive AI server system integration (SI)...

Friday 10 July 2026

Malaysia solar firms rush to secure stock before China tax breaks end

Malaysia's renewable energy market is expected to keep expanding in 2026 as data center construction and rising solar adoption support demand, while Chinese policy changes are already...

Thursday 9 July 2026

Lynas signs long-term partnership with JS Link for Malaysia magnet factory

Lynas Rare Earths has agreed to a long-term partnership with JS Link to develop a rare earth permanent magnet factory in Kuantan, Malaysia, a move that could reshape supply chains...

Monday 29 June 2026

Johor's power grid faces mounting strain as data centre pipeline expands

Malaysia's southern state of Johor could see data centers account for about 40% of its electricity demand by 2035, highlighting mounting pressure on power infrastructure as the region...

Monday 22 June 2026

AI server supply chain expansion accelerates across Southeast Asia

AI server orders are surging, and suppliers across the global supply chain are rapidly expanding capacity in Southeast Asia. Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam have emerged as the main...

Friday 19 June 2026

Interview: Oppstar grows ASIC design ties with Japan, South Korea clientele, plans Taiwan office

Founded in 2014, Oppstar is one of the few Malaysian companies operating at the front end of the semiconductor value chain as an IC...

Thursday 18 June 2026

Analysis: Chinese firms tap Singapore-Malaysia model to shed 'Made in China' label — but hurdles remain

The global semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing landscape continues to undergo structural realignment. An increasing number of...

Thursday 18 June 2026

Exclusive: Penang moves up value chain; Galatek flags deep-tech, IP hurdles

Penang has played a critical role in the global semiconductor back-end industry for decades, particularly in assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP). The region has built a highly competitive...

Wednesday 17 June 2026

Exclusive: Galatek eyes up to 200% chip growth with Malaysia packaging push

Singapore-based Galatek Technologies is expanding into scarce advanced packaging equipment as it builds localized manufacturing capacity...

Tuesday 16 June 2026

AT&S to invest up to EUR2 billion in Malaysia to expand AI substrate capacity

Austria's AT&S plans to invest up to EUR2 billion (approx. US$2.32 billion) to expand its Kulim plant and a previously unused building at the second site in Kulim, Malaysia, as...

Monday 15 June 2026

Galatek opens Penang hub to meet surging semiconductor equipment demand

Galatek Technologies has opened a manufacturing, assembly, and delivery center in Penang, marking the AI-enabled automation and semiconductor...

Monday 15 June 2026

Southeast Asia shifts from test-and-pack to multi-center advanced packaging hub

As global semiconductor supply chains are rebuilt, Southeast Asia is evolving from a back-end test-and-pack region into a resilient,...

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