South Korean president to unveil massive AI and chip investment drive

SEOUL: South Korea is set to unveil three 'mega-projects' to fuel its next growth phase, including a new semiconductor hub in the southwest that local media say could attract investments by Samsung and SK spanning hundreds of billions of dollars over several years.

Malaysia focuses on high-value integrated circuit design activities to strengthen semiconductor industry

The government will focus on high-value activities in integrated circuit design as part of its efforts to strengthen its semiconductor industry.

MIDA-Greatasic value chain programme highlights strategic semiconductor collaboration

Mi Technovation plans spin-off listing in Singapore for semiconductor materials arm

Mi Technovation Bhd is seeking to unlock value through a proposed spin-off listing on the Singapore Exchange.

UWC rises after earnings jump, offering relief after regional tech sell-off

Shares of UWC Bhd climbed in early trade on Wednesday after the semiconductor equipment maker reported a sharp jump in third-quarter earnings, offering some support to Malaysia’s battered technology sector one day after a broad sell-off in regional tech stocks.

MPI jumps over 12%, topping Bursa's gainers list

Shares of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) provider Malaysia Pacific Industries Bhd (KL:MPI) dominated the top gainers list on Bursa Malaysia on Wednesday morning, following the release of its latest quarterly results a day earlier.

‘No waiting on semicon wafer fabs’

Industry insights on semiconductor wafer fabrication without delays.

Johari: Malaysia sees no major energy, raw material risk to semiconductor industry

Malaysia does not see energy supply or raw material shortages as a major risk to its semiconductor industry at this stage, minister says.

Ramanan: Kesuma establishes semiconductor academy to train talents in chip design, AI

The government, through the Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma), is set to establish the Kesuma Semiconductor Academy (ASK) to train local talent in the fields of chip design and artificial intelligence (AI) manufacturing.

AI fever hits local bourse

Bursa Malaysia’s semiconductor counters are back in focus, staging a sharp rebound after months of underperformance and reigniting investor interest in one of the market’s key export-driven sectors.