Malaysia's AI Digital Transformation: Taiwan Hopes to Become a Key Partner, Says Representative
Taiwan's representative to Malaysia, Lian Yu-ping, stated Taiwan's desire to be a key partner in Malaysia's AI digital transformation, leveraging its advantages in advanced chips and semiconductor supply chains. She called for strengthened cooperation and a review of the investment protection agreement between the two nations.
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Kuala Lumpur, May 13 (CNA) Malaysia is actively promoting national digital transformation, hoping to develop into an artificial intelligence (AI)-centric nation by 2030. Taiwan's representative to Malaysia, Lian Yu-ping, emphasized that Taiwan possesses key advantages in advanced chips and semiconductor supply chains, hoping to become an important cooperative partner in Malaysia's promotion of AI and smart transformation.
The International Trade Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) held the 'Taiwan Smart Technology Solutions Connect 2026' event on May 12. A total of 26 Taiwanese companies participated, covering smart manufacturing, smart cities and green energy, digital transformation and enterprise AI, and smart healthcare, deepening cooperation in the Taiwan-Malaysia smart technology ecosystem.
Representative Lian Yu-ping of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia stated in her speech that Taiwan and Malaysia have a high degree of complementarity in the semiconductor supply chain. Taiwan is a global leader in wafer manufacturing and advanced processes, while Malaysia holds a key position in packaging and testing and electronic manufacturing services.
She pointed out that semiconductors have become an important engine driving global technological development. From artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, 5G to smart manufacturing, all highly rely on semiconductor technology. Taiwan's outstanding performance in advanced chips also makes it strategically important for supply chain resilience and national security.
Lian Yu-ping stated that Taiwan can assist Malaysia in establishing a complete industrial ecosystem and high-tech cluster through advanced technology. To attract more Taiwanese investment, Malaysia also needs to establish a more comprehensive legal framework for investment protection. She called on the Malaysian government to initiate negotiations with Taiwan to update the 'Taiwan-Malaysia Investment Protection Agreement' (BIA), which has been in force for over 30 years, to create a win-win situation through deeper cooperation.
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) President Soh Thian Lai and Delta Electronics Malaysia Branch Industrial Automation Business Group Director Ke Shun-kuei, in addition to deeply analyzing industry insights and practical transformation paths, believe that under the dual challenges of supply chain reorganization and rising operating costs, manufacturing industries are accelerating their transformation towards a 'distributed manufacturing, centralized management' model.
With the rapid development of global AI technology, Malaysian enterprises' demand for smart manufacturing, energy management, and AI applications continues to rise. Taiwan, with its complete ICT industry system and system integration capabilities, is also gradually transforming from a technology provider to an important cooperative partner assisting Malaysian enterprises in implementing AI.
Organizers stated that in the future, they will continue to deepen the connection between Taiwan's smart technology and the Southeast Asian market, assist enterprises in promoting innovative applications and digital transformation, and expand smart business opportunities in Asia. (Editor: Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150513
The International Trade Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) held the 'Taiwan Smart Technology Solutions Connect 2026' event on May 12. A total of 26 Taiwanese companies participated, covering smart manufacturing, smart cities and green energy, digital transformation and enterprise AI, and smart healthcare, deepening cooperation in the Taiwan-Malaysia smart technology ecosystem.
Representative Lian Yu-ping of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia stated in her speech that Taiwan and Malaysia have a high degree of complementarity in the semiconductor supply chain. Taiwan is a global leader in wafer manufacturing and advanced processes, while Malaysia holds a key position in packaging and testing and electronic manufacturing services.
She pointed out that semiconductors have become an important engine driving global technological development. From artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, 5G to smart manufacturing, all highly rely on semiconductor technology. Taiwan's outstanding performance in advanced chips also makes it strategically important for supply chain resilience and national security.
Lian Yu-ping stated that Taiwan can assist Malaysia in establishing a complete industrial ecosystem and high-tech cluster through advanced technology. To attract more Taiwanese investment, Malaysia also needs to establish a more comprehensive legal framework for investment protection. She called on the Malaysian government to initiate negotiations with Taiwan to update the 'Taiwan-Malaysia Investment Protection Agreement' (BIA), which has been in force for over 30 years, to create a win-win situation through deeper cooperation.
Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) President Soh Thian Lai and Delta Electronics Malaysia Branch Industrial Automation Business Group Director Ke Shun-kuei, in addition to deeply analyzing industry insights and practical transformation paths, believe that under the dual challenges of supply chain reorganization and rising operating costs, manufacturing industries are accelerating their transformation towards a 'distributed manufacturing, centralized management' model.
With the rapid development of global AI technology, Malaysian enterprises' demand for smart manufacturing, energy management, and AI applications continues to rise. Taiwan, with its complete ICT industry system and system integration capabilities, is also gradually transforming from a technology provider to an important cooperative partner assisting Malaysian enterprises in implementing AI.
Organizers stated that in the future, they will continue to deepen the connection between Taiwan's smart technology and the Southeast Asian market, assist enterprises in promoting innovative applications and digital transformation, and expand smart business opportunities in Asia. (Editor: Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150513