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Malaysia's trade ministry is intensifying efforts to bolster the electrical and electronics sector, particularly semiconductors, to safeguard the country's standing in global technology supply chains and ensure continued foreign investment.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a RM5 million package targeting the Bumiputera Semiconductor Action Plan, aimed at deepening local ownership stakes within Malaysia's hi-tech semiconductor sector.
South Korea's plan to build a major AI chip manufacturing complex in its southwest region by 2030 is confronting significant local opposition over massive power and water infrastructure requirements, threatening the ambitious project's timeline.
Apple has reclaimed the title of world's most valuable company, surpassing Nvidia at $4.88 trillion as market sentiment around artificial intelligence investment undergoes significant realignment.
Malaysia will approve data centre projects only after confirming adequate energy and water capacity for residents and industries, the government has pledged, as it establishes a task force to vet applications.
Intel is pumping €5 billion into its Irish operations to ramp up production of advanced semiconductors for artificial intelligence and data centre applications, signalling confidence in Europe's tech ambitions.