How One Country Became the Unlikely Crossroads of the Global A.I. Boom NYT - Business By: Adam SatarianoοΌ Xinyun Wu and Ulet Ifansasti For The New York Times 30 October 2026 at 04:01 In Malaysia, U.S. and Chinese tech giants are pouring billions into vast data centers, straining local resources and testing the limits of Washingtonβs restrictions on advanced chips. Β© Ulet Ifansasti for The New York Times