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Taiwan-China Remarks Spark Concern for Malaysia’s Semiconductors

8/26/2026

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Taiwan is part of China, sparking non-alignment debate.
Chinese Ministry spokesman praised the statement, reiterating Taiwan belongs to China.
Taiwan’s government condemned the remarks, warning they could hurt investment confidence in Malaysia’s semiconductor industry.
Anwar called for stronger Sabah defenses, citing U.S.-backed facilities on the Philippines’ Balabac Island.
In July, Malaysia filed a UN protest against the Philippines’ continental shelf claim over Sabahan waters.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Taiwan is part of China, sparking non-alignment debate.
Chinese Ministry spokesman praised the statement, reiterating Taiwan belongs to China.
Taiwan’s government condemned the remarks, warning they could hurt investment confidence in Malaysia’s semiconductor industry.
Anwar called for stronger Sabah defenses, citing U.S.-backed facilities on the Philippines’ Balabac Island.
In July, Malaysia filed a UN protest against the Philippines’ continental shelf claim over Sabahan waters.