Some 39% of companies surveyed reported better business performance in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q2024) compared with 1Q2024, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) Inaugural MSIA E&E/Semiconductor Quarterly Pulse Survey for 2Q2024. "The biggest challenges in 2Q2024 were talent shortage and market competition/order book," it said in a statement on Monday.