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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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IN THE NEWS
Thursday 7 July 2022
Proton unveils new hi-tech engine assembly line
Malaysia's first car manufacturer Proton unveiled their new hi-tech engine assembly line at Tanjung Malim at an exclusive event.
Wednesday 6 July 2022
Smith+Nephew opens manufacturing facility in Malaysia to support orthopaedics business
Smith+Nephew, the global medical technology company, today opened its new high-technology manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan Industrial Park in Penang, Malaysia.
Monday 4 July 2022
AEM to create over 300 jobs in Singapore, Malaysia, US expansion
AEM, a global leader in test innovation, expands its operation by having a new site in Malaysia and the US. AEM will also expand its R&D centers in the aforementioned countries...
Tuesday 28 June 2022
Wiwynn breaks ground on phase two of Malaysia site
Taiwan-based server ODM Wiwynn has broken ground on the second phase of its new site in Johor, Malaysia. The focus of the new facility is to expand its server motherboard production...
Monday 27 June 2022
SEA roundup: Malaysia seeks more investment from semiconductor players
Tech startups are reportedly laying off workers as global economic uncertainties loom. Meanwhile Malaysia is seeking more investment to upgrade its semiconductor prodution and Thailand...
Tuesday 21 June 2022
TF AMD to expand capacity in Malaysia
TF AMD Microelectronics (Penang), a joint venture between AMD and China-based TFME, will expand its capacity in Penang, Malaysia with the construction set to be completed in the first...
Monday 20 June 2022
PV modules from Southeast Asia reportedly to see 10% price increase
Prices for PV modules imported to Taiwan from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia will reportedly rise by about 10%, according to industry sources.
Monday 20 June 2022
SEA roundup: Compal, Pegatron to expand production in Vietnam
Compal and Pegatron are reportedly expanding production in Vietnam, while Vietnam is poised to increase minimum wage amid rising inflation.
Friday 17 June 2022
Malaysia encourages local assembly of EVs
Malaysia has moved EV adoption to the top of its priority list, while aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, according to ASEAN Briefing.
Tuesday 31 May 2022
Malaysia has successfully lured in over RM 16.52 billion in investment
Malaysia has successfully lured in several deals from both the US and Taiwanese companies, which is expected to boost business and the country's economy.
Monday 23 May 2022
SEA roundup: China lockdown disrupts supply chain in Thailand
Thailand is seeing delivery of goods delayed from China due to lockdowns in major ports; SpaceX's starlink is expected to kickstart in Malaysia and the Philippines next year.
Wednesday 18 May 2022
DNeX and Foxconn subsidiary to build and operate 12-inch wafer fab plant in Malaysia
Dagang NeXchange Berhad (DNeX) and Big Innovation Holdings (BIH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn), plan to set up a joint venture company to build...
Tuesday 3 May 2022
SEA roundup: Toyota Thailand receives subsidies for BEV
Toyota Motor Thailand has signed an agreement with Thailand's Excise Department to receive tax incentives and a subsidy for Toyota's battery electric vehicle (BEV) model bZ4X, the...
Tuesday 12 April 2022
Porsche unveils first car assembled outside Europe
Porsche unveiled the very first unit manufactured outside Europe at the end of March. The carmaker established a local joint venture with Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby in 2020...