Malaysia signs $250 million deal with Arm Holdings for its chip design blueprints

Malaysia signs $250 million deal with Arm Holdings for its chip design blueprints

The Southeast Asian nation plans to produce its own graphics processing unit chips in the next five to 10 years as demand for artificial intelligence and data centres grows

The Malaysian government emblem and Arm Holdings’ logo are seen on the chips during an event in which Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announces a $250 million deal with Arm Holdings, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 5, 2025. REUTERS