Malaysia

Yinson partners AEON to develop Malaysia’s largest retail EV charging network

Malaysia-listed energy infrastructure and technology firm Yinson Holdings Berhad (Yinson) has partnered with retailer AEON CO. (M) Bhd (AEON) to provide charging infrastructure across AEON and AEON BiG shopping outlets in Malaysia and introduce e-mobility leasing solutions for Aeon Group’s logistics fleet.

Malaysia Science Ministry to identify needs of R&D, C&I industry players, says minister

Dr Adham also announced the collaboration of MRANTI with five IPTs for the Supercharger Series to bring the best 50 intellectual properties of spin-off companies to the path of commercialization.

Malaysia’s Kenanga partners China’s Ant to develop wealth super app

Malaysia-based Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (Kenanga) has partnered with China-based Ant Group to develop Malaysia’s first wealth super app. Both parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the partnership, and under the MOU, Kenanga will leverage mPaaS, a mobile development platform from Ant Group’s digital technology unit, to launch the…

Malaysia’s BookDoc Founder & CEO Chevy Beh dies

Founded in August 2015, BookDoc has expanded to five countries – Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Thailand – and 20 cities.

Malaysian Islamic app TheNoor seeks to raise $1M through Islamic ECF platform Ethis

Malaysia’s Islamic lifestyle app TheNoor (Noor Luminous Sdn Bhd) aims to raise MYR5 million ($1.12 million) via Malaysian impact investment and Islamic equity crowdfunding platform, Ethis. The potential deal will raise the firm's pre-money valuation to $10.74 million.

Proton finalizes deal to sell Smart Automobile Co’s electric vehicles in Malaysia & Thailand

Malaysian automaker Proton on Thursday formalized its deal to sell and service vehicles from premium electric vehicle (EV) brand Smart Automobile Company (smart) in Malaysia and Thailand by signing a general distributorship agreement.

Malaysian businesses harness technology to increase efficiency, says CPA Australia

Most Malaysian businesses are planning to accelerate their use of technology over the next year, to drive efficiency and tap into bigger profit opportunities, according to CPA Australia's Business Technology Survey 2022.

The Flexi Group merges Common Ground, the Hive and The Cluster to create largest flexible workplaces in Asia-Pacific

The Flexi Group is launching as the largest operator of flexible workspaces in Asia-Pacific, merging regionally-recognised brands Common Ground, the Hive and The Cluster under one umbrella.

Malaysia’s MAVCAP announces new COO and CIO

Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad (MAVCAP) on Monday announced the appointment of Noor Amy Ismail as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Paramjit Singh Gill as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective August 1.

Funding Societies launches enhanced SME-focused term financing BizFund

Funding Societies, the largest small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) digital financing platform in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, announced Monday its latest enhanced product BizFund, to support creditworthy underserved Malaysian SMEs returning to their full economic potential as markets recover following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.