Malaysia
Axiata’s Boost to leverage ecosystem as it prepares to launch its digital bank. Here’s how and why. [Q&A]
TechNode Global talked to Boost Chief Executive Officer Sheyantha Abeykoon to learn about the company’s plan and strategy as it prepares to launch one of the digital banks in the country.
Malaysia’s DOC2US launches new home-based healthcare services DOC2HOME
DOC2US, a Malaysia-based e-prescriptions and digital health provider, has on Monday announced the launch of its new subsidiary, DOC2HOME, a digital health platform that provides personalised home-based healthcare services through technology, catered to residents and homeowners.
Malaysia’s PNB partners Gentari to deploy 59 EV charges
Malaysia's largest fund manager Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), in collaboration with Malaysian clean energy company Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), have on last Sunday launched its first Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers at Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Malaysia’s MRANTI stepping up pace to accelerate 5G enterprise innovation
In driving enterprise 5G adoption forward, the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) has on last Friday brought together 20 key stakeholders to discuss pertinent issues, as well as to connect and collaborate on initiatives to progress the design, development and deployment of industry and enterprise 5G innovations in order to…
Malaysia’s Soft Space raises $31.5M Series B1 funding led by Southern Capital Group
Soft Space Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based financial technology (Fintech) player, has on Thursday announced it has raised $31.5 million in its latest funding round. Southern Capital Group (SCG) Pte. Ltd, led the funding round.
Malaysia, China explore blockchain technology for PCO to facilitate Malaysia’s exports to China
Malaysia and China are exploring blockchain technology for preferential certificate of origin (PCO) to better facilitate Malaysia's exports to China.
Malaysian healthtech startup Qmed Asia raises $1.16M in equity crowdfunding for regional expansion
Malaysian health-tech startup Qmed Asia has successfully raised MYR5.1 million ($1.16 million) through an equity crowdfunding (ECF) campaign on Leet Capital for regional expansion.
Funding Societies partners Food Market Hub, Supply Bunny to launch financing program for F&B in Malaysia
Funding Societies, the Singapore-based small and medium enterprise (SME) digital financing platform, has partnered with Food Market Hub and Supply Bunny, two solution providers for food and beverage (F&B) supplies in Malaysia, to launch a new business-to-business (B2B) embedded financing program.
Malaysia’s Proton plans for comprehensive new energy vehicle solutions
Malaysian national car maker Proton said Monday its New Energy Vehicle (NEV) model plan is confirmed during the visit by Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Zafrul Aziz to Zeekr Intelligent Factory in Hangzhou Bay, Ningbo, China.
Kairous Capital to establish Malaysia-China Digital Cooperation Council & development fund to invest in tech sector in both countries
MCDCC also announced the establishment of the Malaysia-China Digital Cooperation & Development Fund to invest up to MYR1 billion ($226.28 million) in digital technology sectors, including digital applications, industrial big data, advanced manufacturing technology, industrial technology, and other sectors in Malaysia and China.
