Jatronics not a chip maker but a trading firm, Miti clarifies


PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian firm said to be facing US sanctions for allegedly supplying components to Russia's military is not a semiconductor manufacturer but a trading company, the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) has clarified.

It said the company, Jatronics Sdn Bhd, trades in semiconductor products and fabrication services.

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