Malaysia
News,Investments,Digital Transformation,Malaysia,HRTech
Malaysia’s gig workers employment platform Troopers bags close to $1M in Series A round
The investment will be used for technology development, marketing, and working capital to further expand its business In Malaysia.
August 30, 2021
News,Malaysia,Investments,FinTech,Indonesia
Malaysia’s Islamic crowdfunding platform Ethis Group raises $1.7M in pre-Series A round
This ‘Super Angel’ round included leaders and executives from Islamic finance and fund management across various jurisdictions.
August 30, 2021
News,Malaysia,Digital Transformation
ScaleUp Malaysia inks memorandum of cooperation with Technology Park Malaysia in strategic public-private partnership
The partnership between TPM and ScaleUp Malaysia will provide startups better access to government resources that include labs, infrastructure, and other facilities, as well as regulatory facilitation to advance innovation.
August 27, 2021
News,Deep Tech,Malaysia,Digital Transformation
Petronas Future Tech 2.0 welcomes 20 Malaysian deep tech startups including drone tech firm Aerodyne
Petronas’ collaboration with TM and SDP aims to provide homegrown startups with opportunities to gain insights from industry experts that will help them discover, nurture and scale deep technology innovations in the country.
August 26, 2021
News,Malaysia,Investments,Digital Transformation
MDEC launches Global Technology Grant to nurture global tech champions
The grant provides up to 2 million ringgit funding for eligible technology companies and technology accelerators.
August 26, 2021
News,China,Asia,Investments,SEA,Malaysia
Malaysia-based SPAC Kairous Acquisition files for a $50 million IPO on NASDAQ
The SPAC intends to focus on fast-growing technology companies in e-commerce, financial technology, insurance technology, digital health, digital media, and digital services.
August 26, 2021
News,Malaysia,Singapore,Mergers and Acquisitions
Singapore’s Omnilytics to acquire Malaysia’s Supahands in $20M deal
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malaysia, Supahands is an end-to-end data labeling platform that develops training data to enable clients to launch and scale high-performing artificial intelligence applications for their business.
August 25, 2021
ScaleUp Malaysia launches Cohort 3, partners with Quest Ventures & Indelible Ventures
For Cohort 3, ScaleUp Malaysia is looking towards working with more scaleups eyeing the regional and global stage.
August 25, 2021
Malaysia’s AirAsia launches e-hailing services; eyes more acquisitions as it builds Super App
AirAsia's e-hailing venture came as the aviation group is in the midst of building its digital businesses and its ASEAN Super App when most of its planes were grounded due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
August 24, 2021
News,Malaysia,SEA,Sustainability
Malaysia’s telecoms infrastructure firm Edotco accepted as United Nations Global Compact signatory
As a signatory, Edotco said it will be supporting the 10 Principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, which will be embedded as part of the company’s strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations.
August 23, 2021












