Malaysia
Gkash becomes direct PayNet participant for DuitNow QR, MyDebit and FPX
Gkash has become a direct PayNet participant across DuitNow QR, MyDebit and FPX, giving the Malaysian payment provider a more direct connection to national payment rails.
Skyro secures Malaysia moneylending licence, plans cash-loan launch
Skyro has obtained a Malaysian moneylending licence and plans to launch cash loans, making Malaysia its second Southeast Asian market after the Philippines.
Zeekr enters East Malaysia with first retail presence in Kuching
Zeekr has opened its first retail presence in East Malaysia with a Kuching pop-up store and plans permanent sales and service facilities in 2027.
CorefloX opens Johor liquid-cooling factory for AI data centers
Singapore-based CorefloX has opened a Johor Bahru factory designed to produce and test liquid-cooling equipment for data centers and AI infrastructure.
Ally Logistic Property, CapitaLand Investment team up to advance Singapore’s logistics transformation
Ally Logistic Property (ALP), a logistics infrastructure company, and real asset manager CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) have on Friday broke ground on OMEGA 1 Singapore, a S$260 million ($203.51 million) development designed to support Singapore’s next generation of smart logistics infrastructure.
Malaysia’s Jelawang Capital appoints Howard Soh as CEO
Soh brings two decades of investments, venture building and operating experience, built largely in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia.
Lower CRESS charge to spur Malaysia solar project awards, analysts say
Malaysia's cut in the system access charge for firm renewable energy supply is expected to accelerate the rollout of corporate renewable energy projects, with solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPCC) awards potentially starting from the fourth quarter of 2026, according to research houses.
Zeekr Malaysia partners EON to expand Klang Valley retail and aftersales network
Zeekr Malaysia has signed a dealership agreement with EON, starting with a Shah Alam pop-up store in October and a Glenmarie retail and aftersales facility planned for Q1 2027.
Malaysia EV sales surge as localized production reshapes auto market
Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) market is gaining momentum, with year-to-date sales more than doubling in the first eight months of 2026 as automakers shift towards locally assembled models, while competition from Chinese brands and national marques is reshaping the automotive market, according to Kenanga Research and BIMB Securities.
BIMB sees investment potential in Malaysia’s climate-resilient infrastructure
Malaysia’s climate resilience investment opportunity extends beyond renewable energy and green buildings to infrastructure that can keep cities functioning during floods, heatwaves and other disruptions, BIMB Securities said on Thursday.
