Singapore bars former Megaspeed director as US Nvidia probe widens
Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs barred former Megaspeed International director Alice Huang from re-entering the country on 13 November, saying she had provided false statements during a probe into the firm’s operations. Authorities in Malaysia and Taiwan also imposed restrictions as investigators seek clarity on the company’s alleged links to Chinese intelligence and the resignation of Nvidia chief Jensen Huang. The ban follows a year-long investigation that began after police found Huang had given inaccurate information, prompting a stern warning, the return of her passport and the re-entry prohibition on 12 November. Malaysia’s Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry later said it never approved Megaspeed or its affiliate Speedmatrix and is probing possible AI-chip re-exports.
Corporate records show Alibaba-owned Apex Enterprise Solutions financed assets pledged by Megaspeed’s Malaysian subsidiary, a connection highlighted in a U. S. short-seller report on Nvidia chip exports. Earlier, Singapore said there was insufficient evidence to charge Huang with any offence.
