Malaysia is making big moves in the tech world. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently announced plans to transform the country into a global semiconductor powerhouse. This involves training 60,000 local engineers and drawing in investments worth 500 billion ringgit. Why does this matter? Semiconductors are everywhere—from smartphones to cars to even your kitchen appliances. As […]
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