Malaysia
Funding Societies partners Halal Development Corporation to enhance financing access to halal SMEs
Singapore-based digital finance platform Funding Societies has partnered with a Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC), a Malaysian federal government agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), to enhance financing access to halal small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs).
Catcha Digital acquires 51 percent interest in digital agency Digital Symphony for $4.55M
Malaysia-based digital media firm Catcha Digital Berhad is acquiring 51 percent equity interest in digital agency, DS Services Sdn Bhd or more commonly known as “Digital Symphony” among industry players for MYR 21.17 million ($4.55 million).
MRANTI supports 191 Malaysian innovators to accelerate since 2020
The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) has supported 191 Malaysian companies to accelerate since 2020. In 2023, its National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) spearheaded by MRANTI has enabled 27 Malaysian technology companies to commercialize 27 products, turning in MYR 87.2 million ($18.67 million) in sales.
Malaysia’s Airo enters fintech as actively managed digital investment platform
Airo, a brand of CP Global Fintech Solutionshas made its official entry into the fintech arena as Malaysia’s first actively managed digital investment platform.
Malaysian Stock Exchange, United Nations Global Compact collaborate to advance capability, capacity building on sustainability in the marketplace
Bursa Malaysia Berhad and UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB), an official local network of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), have announced a collaboration to jointly explore the development of sustainability-focused capability and capacity building programs that are specifically designed for the Malaysian marketplace.
Malaysia’s REDtone offers Starlink satellite broadband services to government and enterprise customers
Malaysia-based integrated telecommunications and digital infrastructure services provider REDtone Digital Berhad (REDtone) and American spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX have inked an authorized reseller agreement to offer Starlink satellite-based high speed internet services across Malaysia.
Startup Week Malaysia to be held from Dec 1 – 9
Startup Week Malaysia is a weeklong celebration dedicated to educating, inspiring, and connecting entrepreneurs across the nation. Inaugurated in 2023, the series is powered by a coalition of organizations that are at the forefront of nurturing startups and fortifying the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Malaysia.
Malaysia’s TNB partners Perak state government to drive large-scale renewable energy initiatives
Malaysian utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has partnered with Perak state government to drive large-scale renewable energy (RE) initiatives. The firm is cooperating with the state government of Perak to explore the vast potential of floating solar systems in the vicinity of the Sungai Perak hydroelectric scheme, dam and reservoir.
Vietnam’s akaBot expands its reach into Malaysia
AkaBot, a Vietnam-based robotic process automation (RPA) solutions provider, has officially introduced the strategy to extend its services and solutions in the Malaysia market. The firm will offer Malaysian businesses in finance, banking, retail, and manufacturing a range of holistic solutions for automation and digitization, enhancing overall productivity…
Smart Malaysia launches all-new gen EV smart #1
Smart Malaysia, a unit of Chinese automaker Geely, has on Tuesday announced the official pricing for its all-new electric vehicle (EV), the smart #1. The prices of the smart #1 Pro, Premium and BRABUS are ranged from MYR 189,000 ($40,619) to MYR 249,000 ($53,514).
