Malaysia

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In a bid to curb semiconductor smuggling into China, the US government is considering restrictions on the export of AI chips, including those produced by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), to Malaysia and Thailand. What Happened: According to a report, a draft rule from the Commerce ...

Malaysia has made it clear that it will not be picking sides in the ongoing tech war between the U.S. and China. The country’s Minister of Home Affairs, Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, emphasized that Malaysia will continue to work with both superpowers. What Happened: Saifuddin, speaking at...

Malaysia plans to strengthen semiconductor regulations following U.S. demands to monitor the movement of high-end NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) chips amid suspicions they’re being illicitly diverted to China, violating U.S. export controls. What Happened: Malaysian Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz...

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is establishing Malaysia West cloud region, its first cloud region in the country. Scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2025, it is located in Greater Kuala Lumpur. This new facility will feature three availability zones, offering businesses better performance,...

Arm Holdings–ADR (NASDAQ:ARM), a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:SFTBY), has entered into a $250 million agreement with Malaysia to supply chip designs and technology for the next ten years. What Happened: “We have always wanted to move from the back-end — which is on...

Malaysian Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said Tuesday the country will take “necessary action” against Malaysian companies if they’re implicated in a fraud case involving Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) chips allegedly routed from Singapore. What Happened: “Right now, there...

Enovix Corp (NASDAQ:ENVX) shares are rising in extended trading Monday after the company announced the completion of site acceptance testing for its Fab2 in Malaysia. What Happened: Enovix said it completed site acceptance testing for its high-volume manufacturing line at Fab2 in late...

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the introduction of a national cloud policy and artificial intelligence regulations on Tuesday, coinciding with significant investments by global tech giants in the country. What Happened: The announcement coincides with a surge of investments...

Malaysia and Singapore are intensifying their regulation of social media and online marketplaces to tackle the rise in online scams and protect minors. What Happened: Malaysia will require platforms like Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) owned Facebook, Elon Musk‘s X, and ByteDance-owned...

In a surprising turn of events, the Forest City, a $100 billion ghost town in Malaysia, has found a new purpose as a filming location for reality shows and documentaries. What Happened: The deserted city, located near the western border of Singapore, was used as a set for an episode of Netflix Inc...

In a bid to compete with South Korean rivals, Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is planning to expand its high-bandwidth memory chip production in the U.S. significantly and is also considering manufacturing in Malaysia. What Happened: Micron, the leading U.S. memory chip maker, is constructing...

Google by Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG), has declared a $2 billion investment plan to establish its inaugural data center and Google Cloud region in Malaysia. What Happened: This initiative is the latest in a series of expansions by tech giants into Southeast Asia, home to a young, tech-...

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced a $2.2 billion investment in Malaysia’s cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services over the next four years. What Happened: Microsoft’s investment is its largest in Malaysia in 32 years. The investment will be used to expand cloud and AI...

In the middle of an escalating U.S.-China tech war, Malaysia has become a significant hub for semiconductor manufacturing, attracting major global players. What Happened: As the U.S.-China tech war intensifies, Malaysia has emerged as a critical location for semiconductor manufacturing. The country...