Malaysia

Iskandar Investment collaborates with seven EV players to promote EV use in Malaysia

In keeping up with global efforts towards sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions, Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) has on Monday announced a document exchange ceremony with seven partners in the sustainable electric vehicle (EV) industry, to promote use of EVs and renewable energy solutions in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia.

Malaysia’s iMotorbike raises $2.6M in Series A round led by Gobi Partners and Ondine Capital

IMotorbike, a Malaysia-based e-commerce platform for preowned motorcycles, has announced that it has raised MYR12 million ($2.6 million) in its Series A funding round led by Gobi Partners and Ondine Capital.

Ant Group expands Alipay+ coverage to all 7-Eleven stores in Malaysia

Ant Group, the operator of Alipay+, a suite of global cross-border digital payment and marketing solutions, has on Monday announced the latest expansion of Alipay+ coverage to all 7-Eleven stores in Malaysia, enabled by Razer Merchant Services.

OCBC Bank ties up with five electric vehicle-related companies to provide affordable payment options in Malaysia

In a move to strengthen its environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related offerings to retail customers, OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) is tying up with five electric vehicle (EV)-related companies to provide EV owners with affordable options for their green journey.

Yinson GreenTech inks partnership with Pos Malaysia to launch EV charging stations

Pos Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia’s post and parcel service provider, has on Thursday announced its strategic partnership with Yinson GreenTech (YGT) for the launch of the electric vehicle (EV) charging station powered by chargEV, an EV charging network and charge point operator.

Malaysia to take action against Facebook’s parent Meta over harmful contents

As there is no sufficient cooperation from Meta, MCMC said it has no option but to take definitive steps or legal action against Meta as a measure to ensure that people are secure and protected in the digital sphere. The agency said such action is necessary in promoting accountability for cybersecurity and enhancing consumer protection against online harms,…

Bridge Data Centres expands data center at Malaysia’s MRANTI Park

Bridge Data Centres (BDC), a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Chindata Group, has on Friday announced that it will expand its hyperscale data center campus, named MY03, located at MRANTI Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Yinson GreenTech partners Plus Malaysia to jointly develop chargEV hyperpower DC fast charging hub

Malaysian green technologies solutions provider Yinson GreenTech (YGT) has partnered Malaysian toll expressway operator PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) to jointly develop the first chargEV hyperpower direct current (DC) fast charging hub along the PLUS highways.

Malaysia’s Iskandar Investment provides funding access, opens doors for tech startups through Match@Medini pitching program

Iskandar Investment Bhd aims to be the bridge between Malaysian start-ups and local and regional investors to facilitate access to fundings.

MYStartup partners Maxis, Petronas, Cyberview and airasia academy to support Malaysian startups

MYStartup, an initiative by the Ministry of Science of Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), has partnered with Malaysian firms Maxis, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Cyberview and airasia academy to foster growth in Malaysia’s startup ecosystem.