Uzbekistan and Malaysia agree to train semiconductor workforce

Uzbekistan and Malaysia have agreed to expand cooperation on training specialists for the semiconductor industry, developing microelectronics and conducting technological research. The Information Service and Communications Department of Uzbekistan's Ministry of Economy and Finance reported that memoranda of cooperation were signed between organizations and higher education institutions of the two countries during a working visit by an Uzbek delegation.

In Kuala Lumpur, the delegation visited the IC Design Park complex and the Malaysian organization MIMOS Berhad, examining laboratories and infrastructure for semiconductor wafer production, microelectronic prototyping, integrated circuit testing and reliability assessment. The delegation also took part in the Selangor AI & Semiconductor Summit 2026, where it met organizations active in semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

ToshTech, a technical university in Uzbekistan, signed memoranda with Malaysia's ASEM Academy and Great ASIC. Cyber University signed a cooperation agreement with Asia e University (AeU), Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) and AlphaSwift. The agreements provide for training qualified personnel, exchanging experience in advanced technologies, and joint research projects. The visit continues with a second stage in Penang; the ministry did not provide details on specific training programs or timelines.