Malaysia says trade permit required for AI chips of US origin
FILE PHOTO: An Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) MI350 series artificial intelligence chip is displayed at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, in San Jose, California, U.S., June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Max A. Cherney/File Photo
KUALA LUMPUR :Malaysia's trade ministry said on Monday that the export, transshipment and transit of high-performance AI chips of U.S. origin will be subject to a trade permit, effective immediately.
Individuals or companies are required to notify authorities at least 30 days in advance when exporting, transhipping, or bringing in transit any item that is not expressly listed on Malaysia's strategic items list, the ministry said in a statement.
Source: Reuters
