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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Thursday 4 December 2025

Malaysian bank extends financing to Huawei Malaysia for digital infrastructure

AmBank Group has provided MYR350 million (approx. US$84.74 million) in financing to Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to support the development of Malaysia's digital infrastructure,...

Thursday 4 December 2025

Chunghwa Telecom expands Southeast Asia presence

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) officially established its Malaysia subsidiary, Chunghwa Telecom Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., on December 1. CHT chairman Chih-Cheng Chien said during a digital empowerment...

Wednesday 3 December 2025

Tencent opens Kuala Lumpur office to boost Malaysia's digital sector and talent development

Tencent has officially inaugurated its Kuala Lumpur office, underscoring its growing commitment to Malaysia's digital market and talent pool, according to reports from The Edge...

Wednesday 3 December 2025

Malaysia reassures China on US trade pact amid domestic backlash

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has raised concerns regarding Malaysia's recent trade agreement with the US, prompting Kuala Lumpur to provide detailed clarifications. Malaysia's...

Wednesday 3 December 2025

Chinese server makers gain ground globally as US tariffs reshape industry manufacturing strategies

Taiwanese EMS companies accelerate factory setups in the US, while Chinese server brands expand overseas amid changing global dynamics.

Tuesday 2 December 2025

Intel CEO meets Malaysia PM as Intel puts in additional US$208M investment

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on December 1, 2025, where Anwar announced an additional investment of MYR860 million (approx. US$208 million)...

Tuesday 2 December 2025

Singapore's SEA-LION AI model built on Alibaba Qwen signals shift from Meta

Alibaba Group's open-source Qwen model, recognized as a key player in the AI market, now forms the foundation of Singapore's large language model (LLM) SEA-LION. The latest version,...

Saturday 29 November 2025

Chinese AI giants bypass US chip curbs with Southeast Asian compute hubs

China's top technology companies are shifting their LLM training to overseas data centers as Washington tightens controls on advanced AI chips and Beijing orders domestic firms to...

Thursday 27 November 2025

TSMC's retired tools spark fierce demand in China, ASEAN

TSMC's plan to reactivate its 6-inch and 8-inch fabs at Hsinchu Science Park has drawn strong attention from the semiconductor supply chain, according to industry sources. Although...

Thursday 20 November 2025

Malaysia emphasizes regional trade, AI and strong international ties to boost semiconductor and E&E industries

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that strengthening ASEAN trade and investment, while focusing on digital technology and AI, is essential for national success. He highlighted...

Friday 14 November 2025

G-Shank sees strong AI-driven growth for stamping parts

G-Shank, a supplier of stamping parts, achieved double-digit revenue growth in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by demand for AI servers and high-performance computing (HPC),...

Tuesday 11 November 2025

Malaysia strengthens data center ecosystem to advance 2030 'AI Nation' vision

Malaysia is accelerating efforts to build a competitive and sustainable data center ecosystem as part of its national goal to become an "AI Nation" by 2030, supported by clear policy...

Monday 10 November 2025

Malaysia reaffirms AI chip neutrality, adopts Nvidia and Huawei Ascend

Malaysia has reiterated its neutral stance on artificial intelligence (AI) chip selection, ensuring that both Nvidia Corporation and Huawei's Ascend unit chips will be adopted. According...

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...

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