What is happening?
Malaysia's trade ministry is investigating whether AI chips imported by Speedmatrix, the local unit of Singapore-based cloud firm Megaspeed, were re-exported to other countries. According to Reuters, the probe has reached the country's customs enforcement units.
An offshoot of the scandal
Megaspeed is one of the companies at the center of the spy scandal that cost Jensen Huang his role as NVIDIA CEO. The investigation follows allegations made by a US senator about Megaspeed.
Why it matters
Where AI chips end up is a sensitive issue because of export controls. A customs-level inquiry in Southeast Asia signals that scrutiny of the chip supply chain could tighten.
