Police have investigated suspected AI chip transshipment since April 2025, says Saifuddin

Malaysian police have launched an investigation into allegations that the country was used as a transit hub for the re-export of high-tech artificial intelligence (AI) chips since April 2025, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The probe is being conducted under the Strategic Trade Act and involves multiple agencies represented in the Strategic Trade Action Committee (STAC) led by Miti.

The investigation is complex and focused on whether Malaysia was used as a transit hub for the alleged AI chip transshipment. Saifuddin noted that if there are any findings, they will be relayed to Miti, the lead agency, which is responsible for communicating them to the party that lodged the complaint. The issue involves Singapore-based Megaspeed International and its Malaysian subsidiary, Speedmatrix Sdn Bhd, with the United States government raising the complaint with the ministry.

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