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Miti denies clearing Megaspeed, Speedmatrix amid AI chip re-export probe
Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry has clarified it never authorised two Singapore-linked companies to handle advanced semiconductor exports. The denial comes as authorities investigate suspected illegal re-exports of restricted AI chips.
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The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) has firmly stated that it did not grant clearance to Megaspeed and Speedmatrix, two companies with Singapore connections, regarding the handling of controlled semiconductor products. The clarification addresses concerns raised during an ongoing government investigation into potential unauthorised re-exports of advanced AI chips from Malaysian territory.
The investigation centres on allegations that restricted semiconductor components, subject to stringent international export controls, may have been illegally redirected through intermediary companies operating in Malaysia. Such violations could breach both domestic trade regulations and international non-proliferation frameworks governing advanced technology transfers.
Miti's statement underscores the ministry's position that no formal authorisation was extended to either entity for operations involving controlled semiconductor materials. The clarification is significant given Malaysia's obligations under international export control regimes and its commitment to preventing the proliferation of sensitive technologies.
Authorities continue examining the extent of suspected re-export activities and the involvement of other parties in the supply chain. The investigation reflects growing international scrutiny of semiconductor export routes, particularly regarding advanced AI chips that fall under strict multilateral export control regimes.