Malaysia

MRANTI partners Leave a Nest to advance Malaysian startups expansion into Japan

Japan-based research group Leave a Nest and the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) are collaborating on the highly anticipated Global Market Fit Program (GMP) Japan to support high-growth startups seeking to expand their business presence in Japan.

Malaysia’s E-Commerce transactions income surges 10.4 pct year on year in first quarter

Malaysia's e-commerce income by establishment recorded a notable growth of 10.4 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023, to reach MYR 291.7 billion ($62.6 billion U.S. dollars), official data showed Thursday.

Contactless card payments usage surges in Malaysia, says Visa study

Seven in ten consumers in Malaysia are now using contactless cards for payments, said a recent study done by global payment firm Visa.

MRANTI partners pitchIN to boost Malaysian startups

Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology & Innovation (MRANTI), a commercialization catalyst in the technology and innovation ecosystem, and pitchIN, Malaysia's Digital Fundraising and Investment Hub, have announced their strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the investment landscape for Malaysian startups and spinoffs.

Touch ‘n Go eWallet offers complete payment coverage for on-street parking in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor

Touch ‘n Go eWallet users are now able to conveniently payat more areas under the 19 enabled councils, with complete coverage for both Kuala Lumpur and Selangor areas in Malaysia. The newly enabled councils are the Majlis Perbandaran Klang, MajlisBandaraya Seremban - Nilai, and Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya.

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.