Malaysia seizes $12 million worth of advanced AI chips hidden inside 30 servers

The chips, valued at 49.5 million Malaysian ringgit, were found in Kuala Lumpur International Airport's free trade zone. This seizure is linked to multiple previous busts targeting a suspected semiconductor smuggling syndicate operating in the region.

Investigation ongoing

Malaysian authorities are continuing their investigation into the smuggling network, which allegedly used the country as a transit hub for high-value semiconductor shipments. The chips represent cutting-edge AI technology that is subject to strict export controls in many countries.