Malaysia has introduced six locally designed semiconductor innovations with a combined sales potential of RM300 million, marking a strategic transition from low-margin manufacturing to high-value technology design and ownership. This pivot is critical for the tech community as it builds domestic intellectual property in high-demand fields like edge AI, satellite communication, and automotive electronics. Technology leaders should look to partner with local design firms or explore applications for these homegrown chips to diversify their supply chains and support local technological self-sufficiency.

 

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