Malaysia
Malaysia will increase capital flow to innovative start-ups in high value-add sectors
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Monday that it will increase the flow of capital to innovative start-ups in high value-add sectors such as electrical and electronics, data infrastructure and medical devices.
SC eyes mobilizing capital for sustainability related projects
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Monday it is eyeing mobilizing capital for sustainability related projects, and building a robust sustainable finance ecosystem.
SC to develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for alternative assets
Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Monday it will develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for alternative assets to provide clarity to market players.
Malaysia’s venture capital and private equity record 21% CAGR between 2020 and 2025
Despite global fundraising headwinds, Malaysia’s venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) segments grew at a rapid pace, with total cumulative VC/PE committed funds under management recording a 21 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2020 and 2025, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Monday.
Hong Leong sees strong global semi demand, structural tailwinds to underpin Malaysia’s OSATs, equipment players
Hong Leong Investment Bank Research said Monday that strong global semi demand and structural tailwinds (China+1, supply chain localization) will underpin a solid outlook for most outsourced semiconductor assembly and tests (OSATs) and equipment players in Malaysia.
Information and communication sub-sector leads Malaysia’s services approved investments in 2025
The information and communication4 sub-sector led the surge of Malaysia's services approved investments in 2025 with MYR 152.9 billion ($38.73 billion).
Malaysia steps up push into IC design, advanced packaging and other high-value technologies
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti), through Mimos Bhd, is sharpening its focus on integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced packaging and other high-value technologies as Malaysia pushes to deepen its role in the semiconductor value chain.
Maybank reduces Sea’s FY26-27 adjusted EBITDA estimates by 8 to 10 percent on lower margin assumptions
Maybank Investment Bank has reduced Singapore-based tech giant Sea's FY26-27 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) estimates by 8 percent to 10 percent on lower margin assumptions.
Malaysia’s Carsome delivers $23M EBITDA in FY2025, 16% gross profit growth
CARSOME Group Inc. reported FY2025 EBITDA of $23 million, more than doubling year-on-year, reflecting continued margin expansion and cost discipline across its core markets.
Malaysia’s Aonic secures $10M to take home-grown drone technology global
The Series A funding round is led by Kairous Capital, a regional private equity and venture capital firm backed by Jelawang Capital, Malaysia’s National Fund-of-Funds through its Emerging Fund Managers’ Program.
