Malaysia Seizes $12.1 Million AI Chips at Kuala Lumpur Airport
Malaysian customs seized advanced AI chips worth about 49.5 million ringgit ($12.11 million) this month at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Authorities discovered 30 server units falsely declared as electronic components, suspected to be smuggled through Malaysia for re-export without proper permits. The seizure follows Malaysia's export controls on US-origin AI chips to prevent their flow into China. Investigations involve a Malaysian firm linked to the shipment.
ET Tech··Kuala Lumpur


