Malaysia is winning the US-China trade war by selling to both sides.
In February 2026, Malaysia's exports to the US surged over 40%, driving a trade surplus for the 70th consecutive month. As the world's 6th largest semiconductor hub, we've become a neutral "safe haven" where both American and Chinese tech giants reroute their supply chains to avoid rising tariffs. III
With Intel nearly finished with its RM30 billion advanced packaging plant in Penang, the world's biggest players are choosing Malaysia as their reliable manufacturing base. We didn't start the trade war—but we are perfectly positioned to benefit from it.
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