KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 12 -- Malaysia is expanding its global trade reach through new semiconductor and technology partnerships with emerging economies, said Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister (Miti) Liew Chin Tong.

He said in a ministerial context, Malaysia will soon sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on semiconductors with Brazil, while discussions are ongoing with India for a similar agreement that will also cover other industries.

"Similarly, in this context, we have strong relations with Bangladesh and Pakistan. These are markets we can further strengthen not only by exporting to them, but also by establishing technology transfer and technological cooperation with Brics nations and other developing countries," he told D...