Malaysia

Meta expands Instagram teen safety controls, adds stricter content limits in Malaysia

Instagram is expanding its Teen Accounts in Malaysia with stricter age-based content controls, introducing a 13+ content standard inspired by movie ratings as well as a new “Limited Content” setting for parents seeking tighter supervision.

The importance of the digital economy for Penang’s future

Penang possesses strong fundamentals—a well-established industrial base, a skilled workforce, and a proven capacity for adaptation. However, the pace of global change demands urgency. By embracing innovation and ensuring inclusive growth, Penang can build a more dynamic, resilient, and forward-looking economy.

AEON360, Google Cloud partner on AI-driven retail ecosystem in Southeast Asia

AEON360, a personalized retail service, and AI-powered cloud platform Google Cloud will jointly develop a “continuous commerce” experience across AEON’s retail, finance, and lifestyle services in Southeast Asia, Google Cloud said in a release on Thursday.

Malaysia’s Teleport partners The Hashgraph Group to develop digital customs system for cross-border trade

Switzerland-based The Hashgraph Group (THG), a Web3 & AI engineering firm, and Malaysia-based air logistics firm Teleport will jointly co-develop a Digital Customs Documentation System (DCDS) to digitize and manage the lifecycle of customs documentation for cross-border trade.

Abu Dhabi’s AppliedAI expands to Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong

The Abu Dhabi-headquartered technology firm AppliedAI has announced its expansion into the Asia-Pacific with new offices in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, alongside the launch of Opus 2.0, its platform for deterministic orchestration of frontier AI agents in regulated industries.

Malaysia’s AI-powered digital lender Ryt Bank surpasses 1.2M users in 7 months of launch

Ryt Bank has exceeded 1.2 million users just over seven months after its launch in August 2025, the lender said in a release on Tuesday.

Malaysia EV transition steady but gradual as subsidies, infrastructure and localization shape adoption curve

Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) transition continues to progress at a steady but gradual pace, shaped by fuel subsidy structures, infrastructure constraints and intensifying competition among automakers, according to research houses.

ZTE, CIMB expand strategic partnership to support 5G deployment, digital infrastructure across ASEAN

ZTE Corporation, a China-based information and communication technology solutions provider, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CIMB Bank Berhad (CIMB), to establish a strategic cooperation framework aimed at supporting digital infrastructure development across ASEAN.

Sidec launches Token-X to accelerate Malaysia’s digital asset and Web3 ecosystem

The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has introduced Token-X, an accelerator program aimed at advancing Malaysia’s position in digital assets, blockchain innovation, and the emerging Web3 economy.

Creador Founder and CEO Brahmal Vasudevan

Malaysia PE firm Creador targets $1B for new PE fund, launching in Q1 next year

"We are targeting to launch the new fund in the first quarter next year," Creador Founder and Chief Executive Officer Brahmal Vasudevan told TNGlobal.