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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 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...

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...