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Malaysia Tightens Semiconductor Rules Amid U.S. Pressure

3/24/2025

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Malaysia will enhance semiconductor regulations in response to U.S. pressure to restrict Nvidia chip exports to China.
Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz confirmed the U.S. requires stringent monitoring of chip shipments.
The nation contends with U.S. protectionist measures and competition from China's AI model, DeepSeek.
Malaysia has secured over $25 billion in data center investments, complicating oversight efforts.

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Story summary

Malaysia will enhance semiconductor regulations in response to U.S. pressure to restrict Nvidia chip exports to China.
Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz confirmed the U.S. requires stringent monitoring of chip shipments.
The nation contends with U.S. protectionist measures and competition from China's AI model, DeepSeek.
Malaysia has secured over $25 billion in data center investments, complicating oversight efforts.