Labour shortage spreads to Malaysian tech sector

Bullish outlook: A wafer fabrication plant in Kulim. Automation in the realm of the Internet of Things, 5G and EVs is expected to drive the growth of the semiconductor industry.

THE outlook for technology companies appears to be steady in the long term with demand drivers such as electric vehicles (EVs) and 5G.

In the short term, however, even though supply chain hiccups appear to have eased, other challenges have crept up. These include heightened geopolitical tensions and labour shortages, according to analysts.