ARM to sign $250M chip deal with Malaysia

Malaysia has emerged as a key player in chip manufacturing amid U.S.-China tensions, with ARM Holdings partnering with the Malaysian government to enhance the country’s chip design ecosystem through a $250 million investment over 10 years. As part of the deal, Malaysia will purchase ARM’s chip designs and technology, including training 10,000 engineers on the technology. This move aligns with Malaysia’s goal to become a hub for chip manufacturing, with major tech companies like Intel, GlobalFoundries, and Neways investing billions in the country for various projects, including data centers and AI development.

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