Malaysia

China’s EVE Energy builds $422M EV batteries manufacturing facility in Malaysia

EVE Energy Co. Ltd., a China-based global lithium battery manufacturer, has on Monday announced the groundbreaking ceremony for its new manufacturing facility in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia with an initial investment of $422 million. The new factory, which will be EVE’s 53rd, will focus on the production of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries to support power…

Malaysia’s TNB partners Laos’s EDL to boost cross-border renewable energy trade

Malaysian electricity utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has partnered with Laos state-owned electricity firm Electricite Du Laos (EDL) to boost cross-border renewable energy (RE) trade from Laos with potential trade value ranges from MYR 460 million ($101 million) and MYR 2.3 billion ($500 million) beyond 2030.

Ni Hsin EV Tech plans for IEO fundraising through utility tokens issuance for EV business

Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn Bhd (NH EV TECH), a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia-listed firm Ni Hsin Group Berhad (Ni Hsin), has proposed to conduct an initial exchange offering (IEO) exercise through the issuance of utility tokens for its electric vehicle (EV) business.

Qalbox partners Astro to offer Muslim-focused entertainment content in Malaysia

Subscription video on demand (SVOD) entertainment streaming service Qalbox by Muslim Pro, the Singapore-based Muslim content entertainment streaming service provider, has joined forces with Malaysian pay-TV firm Astro to exclusively stream Muslim-focused content in Malaysia.

Gentari partners BMW Group Malaysia for green mobility and renewable energy

Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) has partnered automaker BMW Malaysia (BMW) to explore the implementation of green mobility services and solutions, as well as renewable energy deployment.

BSN collaborates with VISA to spur e-commerce among micro-SMEs in Malaysia

Malaysian lender Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has announced its strategic partnership with American multinational financial services corporation Visa to kick-start a collaboration focusing on enabling e-Commerce for micro, small-and-medium enterprises (MSMEs).

This Malaysian startup offering cafe syrup with zero sugar plans to expand regionally

“We are planning to get halal certification for our Timi Syrup so that we can approach well-establish cafes. We are also planning to export to neighbouring countries and planning to expand our business by producing other food products such as ready-to-drink, sports drink, sauces and other household products,” Co-Founder Atirah Danial told TechNode Global in…

Germany’s Infineon invests up to $5.46B to build largest 200-millimeter SiC Power Fab in Malaysia

Germany's semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies AG will build the world’s largest 200-millimeter SiC (silicon carbide) Power Fab in Kulim, Malaysia. Over the next five years, the firm will additionally invest up to EURO 5 billion ($5.46 billion) in Kulim during a second construction phase for Module Three.

Soft Space, Hong Leong Bank and JCB expand JCB card acceptance in Malaysia

Malaysia-based fintech-as-a-service provider Soft Space, Japan-based international payment brand JCB's international operations subsidiary JCB International (JCBI), and Malaysian lender Hong Leong Bank (HLB) have joined forces to actively drive JCB Card acceptance in Malaysia, bolstered by strong post pandemic economy recovery prospects.

Funding Societies partners CGC Digital to support MSMEs via digital supply chain financing guarantee

Singapore-based digital financing platform Funding Societies has partnered with CGC Digital, the FinTech subsidiary of Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC), to support micro, small and medium Eenterprises (MSMEs) via digital supply chain financing guarantee.