Malaysia
News,Venture Capital,Malaysia,Private Equity
SC and Bursa Malaysia propose Leap Market enhancements
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Malaysia) have on Monday proposed enhancements to Bursa Malaysia’s LEAP Market, the main platform for early-stage and emerging companies.
May 21, 2026
Malaysia issues statutory demand to TikTok over failure to moderate offensive content targeting Royal Institution
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has on Thursday issued a Statutory Demand to TikTok following the platform’s failure to take sufficient and timely action in moderating offensive and defamatory content directed, as well as fake accounts against the Malaysian Royal Institution.
May 21, 2026
News,Malaysia,Blockchain / Crypto
SC issues revised guidelines on Recognized Markets for Digital Asset Exchange
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Wednesday it has enhanced the Guidelines on Recognized Markets, marking a significant step in the evolution of the regulatory framework for Digital Asset Exchange (DAX).
May 21, 2026
Gobi-backed Malaysian IC firm SkyeChip jumps in IPO debut
Malaysia-based integrated circuit firm SkyeChip soared in its main market debut on Wednesday after the firm raised MYR 352 million ($88.62 million) from the initial public offering (IPO).
May 20, 2026
TDK to acquire Malaysia’s lithium-ion rechargeable batteries firm Linergy Power at $240M
Japanese electronics firm TDK will acquire 100 percent of the ordinary shares of Malaysia's lithium-ion rechargeable batteries firm Linergy Power Sdn Bhd at $240 million.
May 20, 2026
News,Malaysia,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Zeekr emerges Malaysia’s top premium EV brand in Jan-Apr 2026
Zeekr Intelligent Technology Malaysia remained Malaysia’s top premium electric vehicle (EV) brand in the first four months 2026, according to vehicle registrations data from Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) as of April 2026.
May 19, 2026
TNB commissions Malaysia’s first grid-connected BESS
Malaysia's utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has on Monday commissioned the 100 megawatt (MW) / 400 megawatt-hour (MWh) Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the 132/33kV Santong BESS Main Intake Substation (PMU), Dungun, Terengganu, making it the first BESS in Malaysia connected to the grid.
May 19, 2026
Malaysia’s GXBank expands MSME financing access higher loan limits, digital guarantees
Malaysia's GX Bank Berhad (GXBank) has expanded its GX Business Banking services for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including higher financing limits and broader eligibility requirements for business account applications and credit assessments.
May 18, 2026
News,SEA,Malaysia,Singapore,FinTech
Funding Societies, Boost Bank partner to expand property-backed business financing for SMEs in Malaysia
Singapore-headquartered digital financing platform Funding Societies and Malaysia’s homegrown digital lender Boost Bank have on Monday announced a strategic partnership to broaden access to property-backed business financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including asset-owning micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME)s and growing SMEs, in…
May 18, 2026
News,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,Malaysia
BIMB sees policy shifts Malaysia from import-driven to localization-driven EV growth
BIMB Securities has foreseen policy shifts Malaysia from import-driven to localization-driven electric vehicle (EV) growth, pushing foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) toward completely knocked down (CKD) assembly.
May 18, 2026












