![Malaysia aims to woo RM500 bln investments in phase 1 of NSS - PM Malaysia aims to woo RM500 bln investments in phase 1 of NSS - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716889946_TBANWARCOXSEMI.jpg)
Malaysia aims to woo RM500 bln investments in phase 1 of NSS - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said NSS is structured in three phases to foster collaboration with companies across ASEAN, Asia and global stage.
Tue May 28 2024
![Malaysia can become key hub to supply power chips to electric cars - PM Malaysia can become key hub to supply power chips to electric cars - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716887318_TBANWARCOXSEMI.jpg)
Malaysia can become key hub to supply power chips to electric cars - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the power chips are key in energy transition and decarbonisation technologies.
Tue May 28 2024
![PM to announce key strategies to uplift Msia’s semiconductor sector - Tengku Zafrul PM to announce key strategies to uplift Msia’s semiconductor sector - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716607692_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
PM to announce key strategies to uplift Msia’s semiconductor sector - Tengku Zafrul
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make the announcement this afternoon at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024.
Tue May 28 2024
![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
![Gempa bumi di Taiwan diunjur beri kesan minimum kepada industri semikonduktor Malaysia Gempa bumi di Taiwan diunjur beri kesan minimum kepada industri semikonduktor Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712279285_earthquakejpg.jpg)
Gempa bumi di Taiwan diunjur beri kesan minimum kepada industri semikonduktor Malaysia
Antara bangunan di Hualien yang runtuh akibat gempa bumi yang melanda timur Taiwan. FOTO CNA / AFP
Mon Apr 15 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Of Semicons and Sovereignty: Malaysia's Controversial Tech Strategy [COLUMNIST] Of Semicons and Sovereignty: Malaysia's Controversial Tech Strategy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695799412_MPN.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Of Semicons and Sovereignty: Malaysia's Controversial Tech Strategy
In the intricate chessboard of global geopolitics and trade, Malaysia finds itself at a pivotal juncture once again.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![Taiwan's land squeeze pits advanced chips against ancestral temples Taiwan's land squeeze pits advanced chips against ancestral temples](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699430832_TBLongtan.jpg)
Taiwan's land squeeze pits advanced chips against ancestral temples
40 residents protest plans of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to take their rural land for cutting-edge chip production.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![PNB, KWSP, KWAP meterai urus niaga pajakan balik dengan ams Osram bernilai RM2 bilion PNB, KWSP, KWAP meterai urus niaga pajakan balik dengan ams Osram bernilai RM2 bilion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698661258_PNB.jpg)
PNB, KWSP, KWAP meterai urus niaga pajakan balik dengan ams Osram bernilai RM2 bilion
PNB, KWSP dan KWAP telah memeterai perjanjian transaksi jualan dan pajakan balik bernilai RM2 bilion dengan Osram Opto Semiconductors Sdn Bhd bagi kemudahan pembuatannya di Kulim Hi-tech Park, Kedah.
Mon Oct 30 2023
![Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Taiwan Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Taiwan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693795739_collapsedcanopy.jpg)
Thousands without power after Typhoon Haikui batters Taiwan
Taiwan worked to restore power to more than 40,000 households after Typhoon Haikui barrelled into the east and south of the island.
Mon Sep 04 2023
![Engineer shortage may harm US plan to turn Vietnam into chips powerhouse Engineer shortage may harm US plan to turn Vietnam into chips powerhouse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71693474888_semiconductor.jpg)
Engineer shortage may harm US plan to turn Vietnam into chips powerhouse
Analysts and investors said that the small pool of trained experts will be a crucial hurdle for the rapid development of the chip industry.
Thu Aug 31 2023
![Japan ex-PM Aso in Taiwan next week on highest-level Japanese visit in years Japan ex-PM Aso in Taiwan next week on highest-level Japanese visit in years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691143664_TaroAso.jpg)
Japan ex-PM Aso in Taiwan next week on highest-level Japanese visit in years
Taro Aso talks in Taiwan are expected to cover topics such as supply chains for semiconductors with a view to economic security.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![China move to curb chipmaking material exports escalates supply worries China move to curb chipmaking material exports escalates supply worries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71688449644_china.jpg)
China move to curb chipmaking material exports escalates supply worries
China's commerce ministry said it would from Aug. 1 control exports of eight gallium products and six germanium products to protect its national security and interests.
Tue Jul 04 2023
![Why are the US and China fighting over chips? Why are the US and China fighting over chips?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71682590813_TBMicrochips.jpg)
Why are the US and China fighting over chips?
Here's a look at the key issues in the so-called "semiconductor wars".
Thu Apr 27 2023
![Strong local E&E ecosystem attracts Tesla to Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul Strong local E&E ecosystem attracts Tesla to Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41677080097_Zafrul.jpg)
Strong local E&E ecosystem attracts Tesla to Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said E&E, as well as semiconductor sectors, are vital components of any electric vehicle manufacturing.
Wed Mar 01 2023
![Japan, Netherlands to join US in restricting chip equipment exports to China - Bloomberg Japan, Netherlands to join US in restricting chip equipment exports to China - Bloomberg](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674793954_semiconductor.jpg)
Japan, Netherlands to join US in restricting chip equipment exports to China - Bloomberg
Getting the Netherlands and Japan to impose tighter export controls on China would be a major diplomatic win for U.S. President Joe Biden's administration.
Fri Jan 27 2023