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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Friday 9 May 2025

FICG accelerates global expansion as Trump's tariff deadline nears

As the 90-day grace period for the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs approaches, FIC Global (FICG) is intensifying its global diversification strategy. In an exclusive interview...

Thursday 8 May 2025

Malaysia's semiconductor strategy advances as AT&S high-volume plant delivers AMD AI chip substrates

Austria's AT&S has begun high-volume manufacturing at its new facility in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia's ambition to climb the semiconductor...

Thursday 8 May 2025

Can Malaysia make leap from assembly to advanced packaging leader?

Malaysia's semiconductor industry, currently accounting for approximately 7% of global semiconductor exports with annual revenue of around RM575 billion (approx. US$130 billion),...

Thursday 8 May 2025

Solar industry reveals ultimate impact of US tariff tsunami

The US recently imposed final anti-dumping duties on solar cell and module manufacturers from four Southeast Asian countries—Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia—with...

Wednesday 7 May 2025

ASEAN+3 reaffirms commitment to regional financial stability amid global uncertainties

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the ASEAN+3 countries convened in Milan on May 4, 2025, for the 28th ASEAN+3 Finance...

Friday 2 May 2025

BYD breaks ground on 10K-capacity EV plant in Cambodia, production set for late 2025

China's electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 28 for its new factory in Cambodia, with plans to begin production in late 2025 at an annual capacity...

Thursday 1 May 2025

Hot and heavy: JS-SEZ bids to lead AI data center innovation in the tropics

Johor and Singapore are emerging as key hubs in Asia Pacific's fast-expanding data center landscape. Johor's data center capacity grew from 10MW in 2021 to over 1,500MW in 2024, with...

Wednesday 30 April 2025

CloudMile outlines 3 keys to unlock JS-SEZ potential

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), actively promoted by the governments of Singapore and Malaysia, leverages Johor state's advantages in land, water, electricity,...

Wednesday 30 April 2025

K&S partners with Taiwanese semiconductor leaders in advanced packaging push

Despite flat demand for most consumer electronics chips and a muted outlook for traditional wire bonding and packaging equipment, Singapore's...

Monday 28 April 2025

FICG rides Johor-Singapore SEZ momentum, eyes deeper expansion with clients in tow

FIC Global, Inc. (FICG), a leading optical communication module provider, is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion as momentum builds around the Johor-Singapore Special Economic...

Monday 28 April 2025

Synopsys discusses SEA IC design: Singapore attracts major players, Malaysia sees rising contenders

Synopsys country manager for Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam, Adrian Ng, shared insights with DIGITIMES on the development of the IC design industry in Singapore and Mala...

Monday 28 April 2025

Johor data center index grows; AI supercomputer expected to launch in 3Q25

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), jointly established through contracts signed by Malaysia's Johor state and Singapore, has recently become a focal point for the...

Monday 28 April 2025

Avnet highlights Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone's potential to boost ASEAN economic ties and innovation

Tan Aik-Hoon, Avnet's South Asia & Korea President, highlighted the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone's potential to boost regional economic development through complementary...

Saturday 26 April 2025

US tariffs hit Malaysia’s solar exports

The US has imposed sweeping new tariffs on solar products from four Southeast Asian countries, raising concerns among Malaysian manufacturers over the impact on their operations and...

Friday 25 April 2025

CloudMile highlights mixed progress in Southeast Asia's AI development

CloudMile Group, a Taiwanese startup specializing in AI-driven cloud services, is extending its reach into Southeast Asia, eyeing rapid growth in AI adoption across the region. In...

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