📊Executive Summary

Malaysia is emerging as a key player in the semiconductor ecosystem in Southeast Asia, boasting a comprehensive value chain that includes assembly, testing, and packaging capabilities. The country has captured a significant share of the global chip testing and packaging market, which has attracted major technology firms from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China, and the United States. The government is pushing for advancements in integrated circuit design to enhance the local semiconductor landscape. A recent collaboration between Oppstar, a Malaysian IC design services provider, and Tokyo Artisan Intelligence aims to develop AI-optimized semiconductor chips for various applications. This strategic partnership highlights Malaysia's growing importance in the global semiconductor supply chain....