Amid escalating global efforts to regulate technological supply chains, Malaysia is set to implement new measures governing the import of high-performance microchips. This initiative comes under significant pressure from the USA, which is keen to restrict the flow of semiconductors used in artificial intelligence development toward China. According to a report by the Financial Times, these changes follow directives from American authorities who are particularly concerned about the destination of Nvidia chips.
MTT Shipping Sdn, a company specializing in container shipping, is once again considering an initial public offering (IPO) in Malaysia. Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the offering could raise up to $200 million, highlighting significant interest from investors regarding the company's future prospects.
Recent news reports indicate that the Malaysian company SkyeChip Sdn is contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) as early as the second half of this year. This potential move highlights the country’s ambition to foster its own semiconductor industry. Founded in 2019, SkyeChip is focused on developing semiconductor technologies. The company aims to achieve a valuation exceeding 1 billion ringgit (approximately 226 million USD) during its IPO.
Amid global changes in the semiconductor industry and escalating competition between the United States and China, Arm Holdings Plc $ARM is set to sign a significant agreement next week to establish its base in Malaysia. This news was announced by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim.
