Possible chip glut scenario


Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) senior research fellow Shankaran Nambiar (pic) told StarBiz that semiconductor and electronic manufacturers had ordered more than necessary. “They stocked up over the past nine months because they had worried about a shortage situation."

George Town: The local technology sector could face a possible chip glut situation soon.

Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) senior research fellow Shankaran Nambiar (pic) told StarBiz that semiconductor and electronic manufacturers had ordered more than necessary. “They stocked up over the past nine months because they had worried about a shortage situation.

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