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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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