Malaysia
Malaysia grants licence to Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring Internet services to rural areas
Currently, 97 percent of populated areas in Malaysia have Internet access. However, the remaining 3 percent face challenges due to geographical locations, such as remote rural areas or isolated islands, making network infrastructure development difficult.
Tesla to invest in Malaysia, boosting the country’s sustainable mobility
Tesla Sdn. Bhd. (Tesla), an American multinational electric automotive manufacturer, has on Thursday announced its strategic expansion into the Malaysian market. The expansion plans including vehicle importation, setting up supercharger network, head office, service center and experience center.
Sime Darby, AEI Capital become limited partners in Vynn Capital’s $30M fund
Vynn Capital, a Malaysia-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, has on Wednesday announced the participation of Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby Berhad and Hong Kong-based investment firm AEI Capital as limited partners in its second Venture Capital (VC) fund.
Malaysian clean energy firm Solarvest embarks strategic initiatives to expand into Singapore and Brunei
Malaysian clean energy expert Solarvest Holdings Berhad is embarking on strategic initiatives to expand its geographical reach into the Singapore and Brunei markets to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
Malaysia’s Gentari appoints Navjit Gill as India’s Country Head
Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) has appointed energy industry veteran Navjit Gill as its new Country Head for India, effective July 10 2023. As Country Head of Gentari India, Navjit will lead the team in growing all three core pillars, fortifying its presence not only in commercial & industrial sectors by 2025 but…
Tesla starts accepting orders in Malaysia
As part of Malaysia's commitment to promoting the adoption of low-carbon mobility and supporting the development of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, customers can enjoy full import and excise duties exemption for newly registered zero-emission Tesla electric vehicles.
AEON Credit Service partners Aeon Financial Service to undertake digital Islamic bank business in Malaysia
Malaysia's financial service firm AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad has partnered Japan-listed financial institution Aeon Financial Service Co. Ltd. (AFS) to undertake the business of a digital Islamic bank in Malaysia.
Malaysia’s Ni Hsin partners UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MARA to promote EV motorcycles
Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn. Bhd. (NH EV TECH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia main market-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MARA SDN. BHD. (UnIKL), to promote the innovative electric motorcycles known as EBIXON EV Motorcycles.
Malaysia’s CapBay achieves profitability last year, celebrates $220M milestone in P2P financing
CapBay said it has achieved a significant milestone by providing over MYR1 billion ($220.91 million) in funding to more than 400 underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. This is the result of successful financing through 7,600 investment notes, underscoring CapBay's commitment to empowering SMEs and offering attractive investment…
