Malaysia solidifies regional EV hub position with launch of $750M INV new materials pioneering battery separator facility

Malaysia’s ambitions to become Southeast Asia’s leading electric vehicle (EV) hub took a major leap forward with the official launch of MYR 3.2 billion ($750 million) INV New…

Petronas and EPIC ink MoU to drive digital transformation through centralized warehousing

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), has inked a strategic partnership with Pangkalan Bekalan Kemaman Sdn Bhd (PBKSB), a subsidiary…

Singapore launches the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Center for Gallium Nitride

Singapore has launched the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Center for Gallium Nitride (NSTIC [GaN]) to lead the country in next-generation semiconductor…

Malaysia’s Maxis drives green initiatives with solar expansion and emissions efficiency

Malaysian telco Maxis has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and a greener future by showcased its progress in emissions reduction, and its initiatives to expand adoption…

Maybank stays cautious on Malaysia’s technology sector amid US tariff turbulence

Maybank Investment Bank has remained cautious on Malaysia's technology sector amid US tariff uncertainties.

JIL invests $22.5M in Genesia Venture Fund IV Investment

Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) has announced its decision to make an limited partner (LP) investment of JPY3.5 billion ($22.5 million) in Genesia Venture Fund IV Investment…

Analysts foresee electric vehicles to gain tractions in Malaysia

Analysts have foreseen electric vehicles (EVs) to gain tractions in Malaysia underpinned by EVs-related investment in the country.

Soft Space partners Hokkoku FHD to launch SoftPOS solution supporting stablecoin payments

Malaysia-based fintech firm Soft Space and Japan-based Hokkoku Financial Holdings (Hokkoku FHD) have teamed up to launch the next-generation SoftPOS solution that enables…

SC seeks public feedback on proposed enhancements to the framework for digital asset exchange

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday published a consultation paper to seek public feedback on proposed enhancements to its regulatory framework for Digital Asset…

Bank Islam taps Mastercard Move for digital fund transfer solutions within Malaysia and across borders

Malaysian lender Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad has become the first financial institution in Malaysia to implement Mastercard Move, a money transfer solutions that enables seamless…