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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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Wednesday 12 February 2020
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Tuesday 21 January 2020
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Tuesday 21 January 2020
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Monday 13 January 2020
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Thursday 28 November 2019
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Wednesday 25 September 2019
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Thursday 12 September 2019
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Monday 12 August 2019
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Monday 15 July 2019
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Tuesday 18 June 2019
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Thursday 13 June 2019
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Monday 13 May 2019
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Monday 18 March 2019
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Wednesday 20 February 2019
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Wednesday 21 November 2018
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