Matrade, Semi to drive Malaysian firms into global chip supply chain
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is exploring collaboration with Semi to help more local companies, particularly small & medium enterprises, enter the global semiconductor supply chain.
Malaysia's Matrade and Semi have announced a collaboration aimed at helping local firms, especially SMEs, enter the global semiconductor supply chain. This partnership, which includes trade promotion and industry advocacy support, could provide Malaysian companies with opportunities to connect with international industry players, enhance their capabilities through training and development, and expand into new and existing export markets.
Semi's CEO, Ajit Manocha, noted that Malaysia has established itself as a vital part of the global semiconductor ecosystem, with E&E exports reaching RM712.29 billion in 2025, including RM465.63 billion in semiconductor-related products.
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