Malaysian chip companies put investment plans on hold over tariff concerns

2025-07-12 09:40
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Semiconductor companies in Malaysia have decided to put their investment and expansion plans on hold due to concerns about the uncertainty of the US tariff policy. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Wang Shouhai, chairman of the Malaysian Semiconductor Industry Association, revealed that these companies hope that the US government will continue to exclude semiconductor products from tariffs instead of imposing higher tariffs after August 1. He said that once the situation is clear, investment may continue. Malaysia is an important center for semiconductor packaging in the world, and its electrical and electronic products account for nearly two-fifths of its exports.