Malaysia
Malaysia boosts AI, semiconductor push for technological sovereignty amid global uncertainties
Malaysia is intensifying efforts to strengthen its domestic technological capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, digital technology, and innovation, as the country seeks strategic control over the technologies that will underpin its future economy.
MyCIF unveils New Silver Economy Scheme and VC-Led ProfitSharing Incentive to ease MSME funding access in Malaysia
The Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF) has on Monday announced the new initiatives - New Silver Economy Scheme and VC-Led ProfitSharing Incentive - for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to seek funding in emerging growth areas and make it easier for investors to access high quality investment opportunities.
TNB and TM team up for green energy and digital infrastructure expansion in Malaysia
Malaysia's utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and telecommunication firm Telekom Malaysia (TM) have announced a strategic collaboration to strengthen cooperation in green energy solutions while developing smarter, more sustainable, and interconnected energy and telecommunications infrastructure across the country.
Malaysia’s stock exchange invites public feedback on proposed rule amendments on digital currency ETFs
Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad has on Friday issued a consultation paper seeking public feedback on the proposed rule amendments to facilitate the listing and trading of digital currency Exchange‑Traded Funds (ETFs).
Malaysia sets new technology risk rules for payment service providers
Malaysia’s central bank has issued a policy framework outlining updated requirements for managing technology risks in the payment sector.
Malaysia’s CUSTA raises $4.3M to scale custom products across SEA
CUSTA, a Malaysia-based businesses customization platform, has raised approximately $4.3 million in capital, including a Pre-Series A equity round co-led by Delight Ventures and Global Brain.
China’s ByteDance gets access to top Nvidia AI chips in Malaysia – report
TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance Ltd, is reportedly assembling significant computing power outside China using top Nvidia chips, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Thursday.
Kenanga sees Malaysia’s logistics sector benefits from e-commerce boom, trade shifts
Malaysia's domestic logistics sector fared better amid Middle East tensions as the country is a beneficiary of booming e-commerce and trade diversion on US-China trade tensions, Kenanga Research said Thursday.
UOB Kay Hian expects Malaysia’s total solar PV capacity to exceed 6.5GW over 2026 to 2029
UOB Kay Hian expects total solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Malaysia to exceed 6.5GW over 2026 to 2029 as the government calls for tenders for the Large-scale Solar (LSS) 6 bidding program and the rollout of corporate renewable energy supply scheme (CRESS) projects.
CTDC, BGMC and reNIKOLA form green energy alliance for renewable power
Computility Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CTDC), BGMC Energy Holdings Sdn Bhd (BGMC), and reNIKOLA have signed a strategic term sheet on Tuesday for a large-scale, long-term green energy supply program, marking a major leap forward for Malaysia’s sustainable infrastructure.
