Semiconductor Sector To Benefit From Supply Chain Focus In 13MP
By Anas Abu Hassan & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) – Malaysia's semiconductor industry is poised to benefit from the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as the government seeks to strengthen the country's role in the global supply chain.
UniKL Business School economic analyst Associate Professor Dr Aimi Zulhazmi Abdul Rashid said the five-year plan comes at a pivotal time, amid shifting global trade patterns driven by geopolitical tensions and protectionist measures such as the United States' tariff policies.
'The semiconductor industry, which is the largest contributor within the manufacturing sector, is expected to spearhead Malaysia's climb up the global value chain.
'In light of current US tariff headwinds, it is critical to position Malaysian manufacturers as key global players,' he told Bernama in an exclusive interview.
Aimi Zulhazmi said the 13MP should also outline clear strategies to advance Malaysia as a producer of high-end chips for artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced electronics.
He added that the plan must align with the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, which targets a six per cent growth in manufacturing's contribution to gross domestic product (GDP), particularly through exports.
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