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Ong: We need to avoid the negative effects of the changing prices in the semiconductor space to ensure that good jobs in this sector remain stable.

MALAYSIA’S semiconductor industry stands at a crucial juncture, poised for significant growth yet grappling with notable challenges.

As a key player in the global semiconductor market, it contributes 7% of the world’s semiconductor output and 23% of the US semiconductor trade​.

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