Malaysia

Paynet and FAOM collaborate to accelerate FinTech innovation in Malaysia

Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), Malaysia’s national payments network and central infrastructure provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Fintech Association of Malaysia (FAOM), the country’s fintech industry body, to collaboratively advance innovation and drive growth within Malaysia’s financial technology (fintech)…

Grab Malaysia launches Kerana ASEAN to champion Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship

Grab Malaysia announced last Sunday its Kerana ASEAN campaign, as a strategic partner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia (MOFA).

ORIGIN Southeast Asia Conference successfully concludes at BEYOND Expo 2025

Organized by TNGlobal, the conference brought together key stakeholders from Southeast Asia's technology ecosystem to explore innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities across the region. The event featured a series of engaging panel discussions, each addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping Southeast Asia’s tech landscape.…

Malaysian government clarifies not involved in Skyvast and Huawei powered AI project

The Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI) of Malaysia said Wednesday that the launch of a privately driven artificial intelligence (Al) infrastructure initiative involving Skyvast Corporation and Huawei Technologies is not endorsed by government.

Alibaba Cloud joins forces with PayNet to power Malaysia’s first fintech-focused hub

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, announced Wednesday its partnership with Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) as a Cloud Partner for its newly launched PayNet Fintech Hub – Malaysia’s first dedicated fintech-focused community and accelerator.

Malakoff partners HICOM Automotive for solar project in Malaysia

Malaysia's energy and environmental solutions firm Malakoff Corporation Berhad has partnered premium vehicles manufacturer HICOM Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. for a solar project in the country.

Malaysia’s Betamek partners Singapore’s SiGenex for AI genomics diagnostic and sequencing solution

Betamek Berhad, a Malaysia-based original design manufacturer (ODM), has partnered with SiGenex Global Holdings Pte. Ltd. (SiGenex), a Singapore-based technology firm, for artificial intelligence (AI) genomics diagnostic and sequencing solution.

MDEC inks MOU with CICC Capital to set up $100M China-Malaysia Gaming and Digital Content Fund

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and CICC Capital Management Co., LTD, a private equity investment arm of China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC), have inked memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish the China-Malaysia Gaming and Digital Content Fund, with an estimated target fund size of $100 million.

Analyst: Malaysia’s data center interest revives after US AI regulation rollback

The overhang on the data center theme in Malaysia has eased for now, after the United States scrapped its artificial AI diffusion rules that were proposed during the wane of the Biden Administration, RHB Investment Bank said Monday.

Malaysia’s dronetech firm Aonic eyes Indonesia, Philippines markets as demand for automation grows rapidly [Q&A]

Aonic's annual revenues have exceeded MYR100 million in 2023 with double digits annual growth and in a net profitable position.