( November 13, 2026, 07:39 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Malaysia is considering additional controls and working with Singapore and US authorities as it checks whether artificial intelligence chips brought into the country by Megaspeed affiliate Speedmatrix were re-exported lawfully, its trade ministry said Friday. Imports currently require no permit, but exports, re-exports, transshipment and transit of high-performance US AI chips require authorization under the Strategic Trade Act 2010. The ministry also denied clearing either company, saying data-center visits were routine monitoring.Statement attached. ...
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