As businesses increasingly adopt an “Out of China” approach due to geopolitical pressures, BizLink Group’s strategic choice to establish operations in Malaysia early on offers insights into Southeast Asia’s evolving role in manufacturing. While many Taiwanese firms initially expanded into China, BizLink began with a modest three-person office in Malaysia. This decision has paid dividends as the country transitioned from a low-cost labor hub into a significant manufacturing center driven by the rise of AI, according to BizLink Group chairman Roger Liang.