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Tariffs, Chips, and Change: Malaysia’s Semiconductor Crossroads

Dato' Wong Siew Hai, President , Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA)

08-May-25 07:45

Tariffs, Chips, and Change: Malaysia’s Semiconductor Crossroads

Malaysia’s chip sector faces growing risks from U.S. tariffs and global supply chain shifts. The Madani government is pursuing strategic deals with AMD and ARM, but questions remain about industry readiness, resilience, and long-term design ambitions. Dato' Wong Siew Hai shares key insights.

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Produced by: Aisalli Ayub

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Keith Kam, Aisalli Ayub


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Categories:  markets,  economy,  technology,  government,  international,  investments

Tags:  malaysia,  semiconductor,  tariffs,  global supply chain,  chips, 


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