Jakarta, Feb. 3 -- The Indonesian government invited Malaysia to collaborate in developing a new generation of semiconductor technology.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto acknowledged Malaysia's advancement in developing the semiconductor industry.

However, in terms of new-generation chip technology, he considered the market is still open and provides room for collaboration between the two countries.

"Malaysia is more advanced than Indonesia in the semiconductor industry. However, in terms of new-generation semiconductors, the market is still open. Therefore, Indonesia asks Malaysia to assist in developing a new generation of semiconductors," he said at the 2026 Indonesia Economic Summit (IEC) in Jakarta on ...