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Malaysia’s E&E Sector Gains as Global Supply Chains Shift Across Asia

By Steven Tech4 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 27 July 2026 – Malaysia’s electrical and electronics sector has emerged as a major beneficiary of global supply-chain restructuring, although its longer-term competitiveness will depend on creating more domestic value beyond re-exports and intermediate processing.

UOB Global Economics & Markets Research said the escalation of US tariffs in April 2025 accelerated economic separation between the United States and China, redirecting Chinese exports, manufacturing activity and investment towards alternative markets.

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  • Steven is a writer focused on science and technology, with a keen eye on artificial intelligence, emerging software trends, and the innovations shaping our digital future.