THE surge in global demand for semiconductors, due largely to developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles, has accelerated Malaysia’s cooperation with Chinese firms while luring a wide range of international investors to expand and upgrade its semiconductor ecosystem.
It is a delicate balancing act that provides economic opportunities while at the same time carrying certain geopolitical risks.
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