AsianFin -- Malaysia’s trade ministry announced on Monday that the export, transshipment, and transit of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips originating from the United States will now require a trade permit, effective immediately.

In a statement, the ministry said individuals or companies must notify authorities at least 30 days in advance when dealing with any items not explicitly listed under Malaysia’s strategic items list. This includes AI chips, even if they are not formally categorized as strategic goods.