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Malaysia and Bangladesh have agreed to expand economic cooperation beyond traditional sectors into artificial intelligence, energy, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, signalling a strategic pivot toward high-tech industries.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has outlined a transformative economic agenda positioning Malaysia as a high-technology hub, with semiconductors and artificial intelligence at the centre of the nation's next growth phase.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed an adviser to deepen collaboration between Malaysia's semiconductor sector and academic institutions, without imposing additional government expenditure.
Austrian circuit board manufacturer AT&S has announced a RM9.4 billion investment in Kulim, Kedah, marking a significant vote of confidence in Malaysia's semiconductor and electronics manufacturing capabilities.
Malaysia's electrical and electronics exports are forecast to surpass RM800bil in 2026, building on last year's RM711bil performance. The growth trajectory remains strong despite cost pressures from geopolitical tensions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has sought to attract major Japanese companies to increase their technology investments in Malaysia, positioning the nation as a key regional technology destination.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim pledged unwavering government support for premium investment projects during talks with AT&S chief executive officer Dr. Michael Mertin, highlighting Malaysia's role in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Intel and 3DGS Inc. USA will jointly invest $3.3 billion to build a substrate manufacturing plant in Odisha, India, creating over 1,800 high-skilled jobs as part of New Delhi's push to expand domestic semiconductor production.
Huawei has introduced the Tau Scaling Law, targeting transistor density equivalent to 1.4-nanometre processes by 2031. The development could reduce China's reliance on Western semiconductor technology and boost domestic investment in chip manufacturing.
SK Hynix became the third major memory chipmaker to reach a $1 trillion market value, joining Samsung and Micron as artificial intelligence drives unprecedented demand for high-end semiconductors.