Malaysia sees no sign of AI chip exports in Nvidia-Megaspeed case, says PM Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said there is no indication that AI chips linked to the Nvidia-Megaspeed case were exported from Malaysia, while confirming cooperation with relevant agencies. Anwar stated Malaysia has not received formal requests from Singapore or the US regarding the issue, but pledged collaboration. The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry reported that Megaspeed's Malaysian affiliate, Speedmatrix, is a tenant at local data centres, and checks are underway with customs to determine if any chips were re-exported. Since July 2025, exporting high-performance US AI chips from Malaysia requires a permit under the Strategic Trade Act 2010, though no permit is needed to bring them in. The ministry said Malaysia will conduct independent checks under its own laws.