Investment council looks into various funding strategy for the NSS

The National Investment Council is looking into various funding strategy for the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).

It is also a measure taken to ensure Malaysia transition from a foreign direct investment reliant nation to a self reliant nation.

This is done to ensure Malaysia remains competitive on the world stage, revealed Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Zafrul Aziz via LinkedIn.

“The second meeting of the National Investment Council (MPN) for 2025 extensively discussed the funding strategy for the NSS.

“Our aim is to successfully transition our policy from relying on foreign direct investment (FDI) to the ‘Made By Malaysia’ approach, with a focus on producing successful Malaysian industrial players at the regional and global levels, as well as creating Malaysia’s own IP, technology, and products.

“Although our semiconductor industry is not directly affected by the United States’ tariffs at the moment, it is important for us to continue monitoring developments and take proactive steps.

“We need to intensify our economic and industrial reform agenda, including the development of the Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park (KIGIP), to ensure Malaysia remains competitive on the world stage.”