Malaysia

Zetrix and Web3Labs launch Zetrix Global Accelerator Program

Zetrix, a layer-1 public blockchain platform owned by MY E.G. Services Berhad (MYEG), and Web3Labs Hong Kong, a Web3 development and investment powerhouse, have on Monday launched the Zetrix Global Accelerator Program to incubate and nurture promising Web3 startups from all over the world with ecosystem support from Hong Kong’s progressive Virtual Asset…

SSS Philippines accelerates digital transformation with MYEG Philippines partnership

The Social Security System of Philippines (SSS PH) and MYEG Philippines, Inc. (MYEG PH) have entered a groundbreaking partnership to enhance the payment experience for SSS PH members. With this strategic collaboration, SSS PH members will be able to enjoy a hassle-free and efficient online payment of loans and contributions.

Malaysia’s Secondlifeasia expands to Thailand via investment in Appidea

Secondlifeasia, a Malaysia-based smart device repair company, announced its expansion to Thailand, through a joint venture with Appidea Co., Ltd with an initial investment of $250,000. The expansion will see the firm strategically setting up a total of three centrally located brick-and- mortar outlets in Thailand by the end of 2024.

Malaysia’s KWAP invests $21M in Bateriku, Lapasar, Vynn Capital and Antler

Malaysia's pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP] has on Friday announced the first batch of investments made under its Dana Perintis strategy. The investments, which amount to MYR 100 million ($21 million), comprise two direct investments in Malaysian startups and two venture capital fund commitments.

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore stock exchanges team up to develop ASEAN Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem

Stock exchanges in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore said Thursday they have teamed up to develop an ASEAN Interconnected ASEAN Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE), to advance Asean’s sustainable development through the implementation of common environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics in their respective data…

Securities Commission Malaysia introduces the FSA approach to gatekeeping

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Tuesday introduced the Focused Scope Assessment (FSA) for new eligible Capital Market Intermediaries (CMIs) and Recognized Market Operators (RMOs). The FSA, which takes effect immediately via amendments to the guidelines on recognized markets, is part of the regulator’s new gatekeeping approach in light of the…

Solarvest partners CENTEXS, Huawei to unveil new wind turbine testbed and green energy gallery

Solarvest Borneo Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Malaysia-based clean energy expert Solarvest Holdings Berhad, has unveiled a new green energy testbed with the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd at CENTEXS’ Headquarters in Santubong, Kuching, Sarawak.

MAVCAP appoints veteran business leader Ter Leong Yap as chairman

Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad (MAVCAP), has appointed Ter Leong Yap as its new Chairman, effective December 15, 2023. Ter joins its family with a wealth of experience through his current roles as the Founder and Executive Chairman, Sunsuria Group.

Foodpanda’s parent Delivery Hero denies sale talks have collapsed – report

“There are market rumours that the negotiations for the potential sale have collapsed,” Deliver Hero said in a statement, according to the report. “We confirm that the negotiations for the potential sale are ongoing.”

AUB partners Alipay+ to enable cross border payments in South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong

Asia United Bank (AUB), a publicly listed banks in the Philippines, has partnered with Alipay+, a China-based cross-border mobile payments and marketing platform by Ant International, to enable scan-to-pay feature for cross-border payments in South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong.