Miti reviewing existing laws to stop Malaysia being GPU re-export hub
KUALA LUMPUR: The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) is reviewing existing laws to prevent Malaysia from being used as a transit point for the re-export of restricted graphics processing unit (GPU) chips.
The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) in Malaysia is currently reviewing existing laws to prevent the country from becoming a hub for re-exporting restricted graphics processing unit (GPU) chips. Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani explained that Malaysia currently lacks specific legislation to prohibit the movement of such shipments, but the government wants to ensure that imported GPUs are used for their declared purposes domestically.
The review follows US export restrictions, which require a closer examination of the movement and intended use of advanced semiconductor chips. Johari emphasized that Malaysia does not currently have a specific law to stop any chip movement, but the situation changed after the US imposed restrictions. The government is concerned about companies importing GPUs under the pretext of using them in local data centers, only to re-export the chips without deploying them.
Johari stressed that accurate documentation identifying the intended recipients and destinations is crucial for exporters, particularly those from the US. He also mentioned that the government would only investigate Malaysian companies if wrongdoing or breaches of regulations were established.
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