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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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Monday 17 January 2022
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Monday 10 January 2022
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Thursday 6 January 2022
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Tuesday 4 January 2022
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Tuesday 4 January 2022
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Wednesday 29 December 2021
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Tuesday 28 December 2021
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Tuesday 28 December 2021
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Monday 27 December 2021
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Monday 27 December 2021
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Friday 24 December 2021
Malaysia to go tax-free for electric cars
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Thursday 23 December 2021
NDK shuts 2 quartz plants in Malaysia due to flood damage
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Wednesday 22 December 2021
BESI lowers 4Q21 revenue due to severe flooding in Malaysia
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Thursday 16 December 2021
Intel to invest US$7 billion in new Malaysia plant
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