| LATEST NEWS | Malaysia’s direct investment abroad (DIA) position moderated to RM12.4 billion in 2025 from RM35.5 billion in 2024 -- DoSM | Total direct investment abroad was RM589.3 bln at end-2025, or 29.1 pct of GDP, vs 32.2 pct in 2024 -- DoSM | Malaysia's FDI rose 41.2 pct to RM65.9 bln in 2025 vs RM46.7 bln in 2024 -- DoSM | Cumulative FDI expanded to RM1.09 trillion at end-2025, accounting for 53.7 pct of GDP, compared with 51.4 pct in 2024 -- DoSM | The Advanced Air Mobility and drone sectors are expected to grow rapidly, with investments worth billions of dollars - Loke | |
GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is opening significant growth opportunities for Penang’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those supporting the semiconductor value chain, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must continue attracting strategic, high-quality investments while ensuring that local companies capture greater share of the value created by global investors operating in the country, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid.
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is intensifying efforts to position itself as a global hub for the semiconductor industry, in line with the government’s strategic aim of moving up the value chain towards integrated circuit (IC) design and advanced manufacturing.
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Business Sweden Malaysia and the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) will collaborate to strengthen international cooperation in the semiconductor industry to accelerate innovation, sustainability, and supply chain resilience between the two nations, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) — The creation of SemiconStart, a new incubator programme for semiconductor startups is seen as a positive and timely initiative to help build Malaysian champions in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, said the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) hopes Budget 2026 will include a strategic announcement to fund key initiatives that support the “Made by Malaysia” agenda.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must take decisive steps now to lead as the region’s hub for the next-generation semiconductors, with global revenues projected to exceed US$1 trillion (US$1=RM4.20) by 2030, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must take decisive steps now to lead as the region’s hub for the next-generation semiconductors, with global revenues projected to exceed US$1 trillion (US$1=RM4.20) by 2030, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The trade permit imposed for United States (US) origin high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment as a trusted hub for managing advanced technology exports, transshipments, and transits.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) companies will not be able to absorb the United States’ (US) tariff implications or maintain prices for US customers, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s commitment to tightening regulations on semiconductors sends a positive message to the global market, especially the United States (US), as it demonstrates the country’s seriousness in addressing security concerns.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian semiconductor industry stands to benefit from the impact of United States (US) restrictions on China, said Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) president Datuk Wong Siew Hai.
