![Vibrant semiconductor industry fortifies Malaysia's role as reliable regional partner - PM Vibrant semiconductor industry fortifies Malaysia's role as reliable regional partner - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716431628_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Vibrant semiconductor industry fortifies Malaysia's role as reliable regional partner - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlights Malaysia's appeal amidst escalating tensions and trade restrictions in microchips.
Thu May 23 2024
![Malaysia, Vietnam electronics face closer US scrutiny over China forced labour Malaysia, Vietnam electronics face closer US scrutiny over China forced labour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61680012856_MalaysiaVietnam.jpg)
Malaysia, Vietnam electronics face closer US scrutiny over China forced labour
Malaysia and Vietnam have had cargoes worth about $320 mln each denied or held for checks since the new rules came into force.
Wed Nov 22 2023
![COVID-19 vaccine has no microchips, let alone Illuminati agenda - Khairy COVID-19 vaccine has no microchips, let alone Illuminati agenda - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61613062066_DSTIN.jpg)
COVID-19 vaccine has no microchips, let alone Illuminati agenda - Khairy
Malaysians are urged to be confident in science, not conspiracy theories that are shared in families and friends' WhatsApp groups that cite fake sources.
Sun Feb 14 2021
![Vaccine skepticism hurts East European anti-virus efforts Vaccine skepticism hurts East European anti-virus efforts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41610871001_vaccine.jpg)
Vaccine skepticism hurts East European anti-virus efforts
False beliefs that the coronavirus is a hoax or that vaccines would inject microchips into people have spread in the countries that were formerly under harsh Communist rule.
Sun Jan 17 2021
![Indonesia mulls microchips for child rapists Indonesia mulls microchips for child rapists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81463132126_Microchip.jpg)
Indonesia mulls microchips for child rapists
This follows the brutal gang rape and murder of a 14-year-old schoolgirl by a group of drunken men and boys last month.
Fri May 13 2016
![Police detain two more suspects in connection with microchips heist Police detain two more suspects in connection with microchips heist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/71371906920_295x200.jpg)
Police detain two more suspects in connection with microchips heist
Penang deputy police chief Datuk A. Thaiveegan said the two suspects, aged 30 and 40, were detained in Ipoh, Perak, a day after the heist to assist investigations.
Mon Dec 23 2013
![Police review CCTV footage in missing microchip case Police review CCTV footage in missing microchip case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/41365202552_295x200.jpg)
Police review CCTV footage in missing microchip case
The police are reviewing footage from a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera to identify the suspected mastermind behind the theft of a lorry laden with microchips last Friday.
Mon Dec 23 2013