Malaysia to Tighten Chip Regulations Amid U.S. Pressure on Nvidia Trade
Source: nst.com.my Stricter Controls on Semiconductor Shipments Malaysia is preparing to implement stricter regulations on the movement of semiconductors, particularly high-end Nvidia chips, following pressure from the United States. Concerns have been raised in Washington that these advanced chips, crucial for artificial intelligence development, are illegally reaching China despite U.S. trade restrictions . Malaysia’s Trade Minister Zafrul Aziz confirmed that the U.S. has urged the country to closely monitor shipments of Nvidia chips entering its borders. The fear is that these semiconductors, originally intended for data centers, are being redirected to China, violating American export laws. To address these concerns, Malaysia has established a special task force in collaboration with Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. This initiative aims to enhance oversight of the country’s rapidly expanding data center industry, which relies on chips supplied by Nvidia. “They want us to ensure t...