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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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Thursday 27 June 2024
Chinese firms eye Malaysia to dodge rising US tariffs
Amid rising US tariffs on select Chinese products, Chinese firms are considering relocating production to Malaysia to avoid hefty taxes.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Malaysia fast becoming semiconductor hub
Malaysia is fast becoming a semiconductor hub in Southeast Asia, with efforts being devoted particularly to expanding its advanced packaging, IC design, and AI sectors.
Thursday 20 June 2024
Samsung's secret to winning the semiconductor talent war: maintain net inflow
When talent is in short supply from upstream to downstream of the semiconductor industry, those who managed to maintain a net talent influx reflect their competitiveness in salary...
Thursday 20 June 2024
Micron reportedly to expand HBM capacity in US and Asia
Micron is expanding its HBM production capacity in the United States and exploring the possibility of manufacturing the product in Malaysia, which is driven by soaring global demand...
Monday 17 June 2024
H3C partners with Foxconn on Malaysia data center investment amid Tsinghua Unigroup further acquisition
H3C Technologies, owned by Tsinghua Unigroup and HPE, recently announced that it will collaborate with Foxconn to establish its first overseas factory in Malaysia.
Monday 17 June 2024
Weekly news roundup: Rising exports indicate China's semiconductor overcapacity
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of June 10 – June 14.
Friday 14 June 2024
MKS Instruments expands to Malaysia with new Penang plant, supporting chip production
American semiconductor company MKS Instruments has announced plans to build a manufacturing plant in Penang, Malaysia, to support wafer fabrication equipment production both regionally...
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Weekly news roundup: SPIL injects US$1.276 billion into Penang to build packaging, testing capacity
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of June 3 – June 7.
Thursday 6 June 2024
AI and ESG trends to boost adoption of liquid cooling tech, says Supermicro
AI and ESG considerations are expected to boost the adoption of liquid cooling technology next year, according to Supermicro CEO Charles Liang.
Monday 3 June 2024
SPIL invests US$1.276 billion to build facility in Penang, Malaysia
Semiconductor packaging and testing company Siliconware Precision Industry Ltd. (SPIL) announced recently that it will invest MLR 6 billion (US$1.276 billion) to build a packaging...
Monday 3 June 2024
Southeast Asia smartphone market recovers; Transsion leads with highest growth rate
The Southeast Asian smartphone market is rebounding, with Canalys' data showing that in the first quarter of 2024, smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia reached 23.5 million units,...
Friday 31 May 2024
Taiwan M&A deals and transactions expected to hit new high in 2024, according to MAPECT
As Taiwan M&A and Private Equity Council (MAPECT) commemorates its 10-year anniversary with the release of the 2024 Taiwan M&A Whitepaper on May 29.
Thursday 30 May 2024
Google to invest US$2 billion in Malaysia, build data center
Google committed to making $2 billion in investments in Malaysia, including developing its first data center and a cloud facility.
Thursday 30 May 2024
Malaysia plots US$5.3 billion roadmap to build advanced chip ecosystem
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), with the government allocating MYR25 billion (US$5.3 billion) to foster industry develop...
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Apple to open Malaysia store on June 22 in Southeast Asia push
Apple Inc. will open its first retail location in Malaysia next month as it expands its presence in Southeast Asia to augment both sales and operations outside of China.