Malaysia and China Deepen Chip Cooperation With Joint Expo

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China’s ACM Research is among the chipmaking equipment-makers considering participating in the Malaysian-Chinese expo. Photo: Shunsuke Tabeta

(Nikkei Asia) — Malaysia and China are pursuing closer cooperation on semiconductors via a joint industry event, as Kuala Lumpur seeks to advance its chip industry while Beijing bolsters its own supply chains.

The first Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Summit and Expo is set for October in the Malaysian state of Penang. The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association will host the event with the China Electronic Production Equipment Industry Association.

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Malaysia and China are working together to boost their semiconductor industries, organizing the first Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Summit and Expo in Penang this October.
Malaysian businesses will account for 40% of exhibitors, with 30% from China and 30% from other regions; the event will feature companies and research organizations in chip design, manufacturing, materials, and testing.
Malaysia is investing 25 billion ringgit ($5.6 billion) to advance its semiconductor industry, aiming to build a more sophisticated sector and strengthen supply chains amidst global competition.

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Who’s Who

ACM Research: ACM Research is a Chinese company specializing in wafer cleaning equipment. The company is considering participating in the first Asia-Pacific Semiconductor Summit and Expo in Malaysia this October.

Intel Corp.: Intel Corp. has had a significant presence in Malaysia since 1972, helping to nurture the country's semiconductor industry. The company plans to continue investing in Malaysia, leveraging the nation's strategic neutrality amid U.S.-China tensions over semiconductors.

Texas Instruments Inc.: Texas Instruments Inc. is one of the major American chip companies planning to invest in Malaysia. The company is looking to leverage Malaysia’s strategic neutrality and well-developed semiconductor hub as tensions remain high between Washington and Beijing over the semiconductor industry.

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What Happened When

May 2024：: Anwar outlined a national strategy to promote Malaysia's semiconductor industry with 25 billion ringgit ($5.6 billion) earmarked for this purpose.

June 2024：: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang reached an agreement to strengthen the relationship between Malaysia and China.