Malaysia investigates a subsidiary of Megaspeed regarding the possible diversion of AI chips.
Malaysia is investigating a potential diversion of AI chips following allegations involving Nvidia and Megaspeed International. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry stated it never cleared Megaspeed International Pte Ltd and is working with Customs to check chip re-exports. Nvidia announced the immediate resignation of Jensen Huang as president, CEO, and board member pending an independent investigation after he admitted to an affair with a woman linked to Megaspeed International.
- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry stated it never cleared Megaspeed International Pte Ltd.
- Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim stated there is no evidence of AI chips being exported from Malaysia related to the Nvidia-Megaspeed issue.
- Malaysia is ready to facilitate any formal request to investigate Speedmatrix Sdn Bhd.
- Nvidia announced Jensen Huang's immediate resignation as president, CEO and board member pending an independent investigation.
- Speedmatrix might have breached the country’s export restriction.
- The ministry is working with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department to check chip re-exports.
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