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Malaysian Customs Foils US$13 Million AI Chip Smuggling

Published Friday, June 26, 2026

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  • Malaysia's Role in Trade Control Enforcement — 1 source

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Malaysian customs officials successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt at Kuala Lumpur airport's free trade zone on June 5. They seized 72 servers equipped with advanced artificial intelligence chips, with an estimated value of nearly US$13 million.

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  • Malaysian customs officials seized 72 servers containing advanced artificial intelligence chips, valued at nearly US$13 million, at Kuala Lumpur airport's free trade zone on June 5.

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Malaysia's Role in Trade Control Enforcement
  • Channel News Asia

    Channel News Asia highlights Malaysia's proactive role in enforcing international trade controls by foiling an AI chip smuggling bid at Kuala Lumpur airport, preventing its territory from being exploited for illicit transhipment of restricted technology.

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