Malaysia
AWS launches Semarak AI Malaysia, putting Amazon Quick tool to 445,000 government officers
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched Semarak AI Malaysia, a national program to give government officers, students, software companies, and communities AI tools and skills to build their own solutions.
U Mobile expands Sabah 5G coverage to 2.3 million people
U Mobile says its ULTRA5G footprint now reaches about 2.3 million people in Sabah, backed by more than 500 CTS Horizon fiber circuits.
Google announces digital infrastructure expansion, local jobs, water replenishment & clean energy initiatives with $15B Malaysia investment
Google on Wednesday unveiled its plan for responsible digital infrastructure development in Malaysia, including an investment of $15 billion over the next two years (2027 to 2028).
Solarvest strengthens leadership to drive expansion into integrated clean energy solutions
Malaysia-based Solarvest Holdings Bhd has appointed Joseph Wong Aik Peoy as Chief Executive Officer of engineering and operations, and James Lee Chung Min as chief Energy Transition Officer, as the group expands beyond renewable energy generation into energy storage, grid modernization and intelligent energy solutions.
Malaysia launches ASEAN startup digital centre at Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026
Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), through Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd, opened the Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026 in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (November 4).
Digital Penang, TikTok Shop honor top sellers in Malaysia as accelerator closes
Malaysia’s digitalization agency Digital Penang and TikTok Shop have closed their TikTok Shop Accelerator Program, recognising the top three sellers from the incubation cohort.
TNB, IOI Corp, SMEs to develop 500MW solar project in Negeri Sembilan
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), IOI Corporation Bhd and a consortium of 12 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are jointly developing a 500MW solar photovoltaic project with a 250MW/1,000MWh battery energy storage system in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan.
Yinson GreenTech inks agreement with Saxon Renewables to join EVolve carbon project
Malaysia-based Yinson GreenTech has signed a participation agreement with Saxon Renewables to join EVolve, a carbon program that brings multiple electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructures together under a single project registered under Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard.
ESTEK Automation unveils $5M manufacturing facility in Penang to boost AI capability
Estek Automation Sdn. Bhd. (Estek), a homegrown Malaysian engineering and automation company, has officially opened its new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang, representing a total investment of MYR 20 million ($4.91 million).
Neural Semiconductor opens VLSI design center in Penang
Neural Semiconductor Sdn. Bhd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Neural Semiconductor Inc., United States, has officially opened its VLSI design center at GBS@Mayang, Bayan Lepas, Penang.
