Malaysia

DroneTech startup Poladrone raises $4.29 M in Malaysia’s largest Seed round

The funding round will allow Poladrone to scale up operations to better serve customers across the region and to attract top talent to further improve its products.

Omise targets to triple transactional processing volume in Malaysia as it launches operations in the country

Businesses operating online in Malaysia now have access to the full strength of Omise’s modern payment gateway to accept payments securely, manage transactions, send payouts, and expand operations regionally to capture more sales and grow revenue. Meanwhile, businesses using Omise in Thailand, Japan, and Singapore can seamlessly expand their business and…

Malaysia to roll out digital ID in 2024

The digital ID will use the latest biometric technology such as fingerprints, facial or iris recognition.

ASX-listed Novatti acquires Malaysia FinTech firm ATX Group for up to $7.4M

The acquisition enables Novatti to scale existing ATX businesses while looking to introduce additional Novatti services to the Malaysian market, such as billing.

Malaysia-based Solarvest launches startup program focusing on RE, green tech, FinTech

Solarvest will assist in further fundraising and other grant applications that are relevant and help the company get connected by leveraging its extensive business network.

Bank Negara Malaysia working with ‘relevant authorities’ to address concerns over BNPL

It is important for individuals to understand the terms and conditions of the BNPL schemes, and to not take debt that they cannot afford, the regulator warned.

Malaysia-based telemedicine firm DOC2US expands to Myanmar

DOC2US is also actively talking to other partners in neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam to improve the accessibility to healthcare in those countries.

Malaysia-based PayHalal partners Atome to offer ‘Shariah-compliant’ BNPL options in Malaysia, Indonesia

The partnership further enhances the shopping and payment experience of shoppers and supports Muslim retailers and businesses with increased sales amid the pandemic.

Rodeo is building brand journeys and revolutionizing transit advertising with analytics [Q&A with Valens Subramaniam]

Rodeo’s ability to successfully marry data analytics with production house capabilities has drawn customers such as Alibaba and AirAsia Ride, and saw Rodeo raise 1.13 million MYR from 85 investors in an equity crowdfunding campaign.