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Malaysia Unveils Six Homegrown Chips
Malaysia has unveiled six semiconductor chips developed by companies in the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park. The chips target applications such as artificial intelligence, automotive technology, satellite systems, and drone operations. The initiative aims to shift from assembly and packaging to chip design and intellectual property ownership, with a combined estimated sales potential of RM300 million (approximately $74 million) annually. The launch is part of Malaysia's broader National Semiconductor Strategy to create 110 high-value local semiconductor companies and 300,000 to 500,000 tech-related jobs over the next few years.