US EditionMalaysia's Silicon Valley ambitions face tough challenges
- Malaysia signed a deal with British chip giant Arm on March 5, 2025, for $250 million to access technology and training for 10,000 local engineers, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association president Wong Siew Hai.
- The aim of the deal is to help Malaysia produce high-end chips in the next five to seven years while establishing Arm's first office in Southeast Asia in Kuala Lumpur.
- Analysts warn that Malaysia faces significant challenges, including a lack of skilled engineers and high costs for equipment, which affect its ambitions in the semiconductor industry, as reported by Shafiq Kadir.
- The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association aims for chip exports to reach $270 billion by 2030 to maintain its position in the global market, as stated by Wong Siew Hai.
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Malaysia's Silicon Valley ambitions face tough challenges
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Malaysia's Silicon Valley Ambitions Face Tough Challenges
Malaysia is making great strides in its effort to become a major player in the global semiconductor industry as it looks to capitalise on a surge in demand driven by the AI explosion but analysts warn it faces headwinds.
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