Malaysia

KAF-Carsome consortium’s KAF Digital Bank receives license approval to commence operations

The operating entity, which is now formally known as KAF Digital Bank, seeks to deliver a robust and resilient banking infrastructure that underpins the trust and expectations from Malaysians.

Green Packet secures digital lending license in Malaysia

Malaysia-listed tech firm Green Packet has secured a digital lending license from Malaysian government.

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation launches metaverse platform

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has on Thursday announced the public launch of the IP360 Metaverse Platform, an initiative in digital innovation and cultural preservation.

Analysts see US AI chip export curbs has limited impacts on Malaysia’s tech space

The United States artificial intelligence (AI) chip export curbs has limited impacts on Malaysia’s technology space, Malaysian analysts said Friday.

Malaysia’s 1337 Ventures: outlook for Malaysia’s tech ecosystem in 2025 is incredibly promising

"The outlook for Malaysia’s tech ecosystem in 2025 is incredibly promising. We’re witnessing stronger collaborations between startups, corporates, and accelerators, paving the way for greater innovation and growth. With rising attention on key sectors like fintech, healthtech, and AI, Malaysia is poised to elevate its global competitiveness and establish…

Malaysia announces tax incentives for Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

Malaysia has on Wednesday announced tax incentives for Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) to drive high value investment into Johor.

BMI sees strategic consolidation driving Johor to lead Malaysia’s digital infrastructure Growth

BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said Tuesday that strategic consolidation is driving Johor to lead Malaysia’s digital infrastructure growth.

Moomoo Malaysia partners GXBank for integration to simplify investing for Malaysians

Moomoo Malaysia, an investment and trading platform, is partnering with Grab-backed digital bank GXBank for integration to simplify investing for Malaysians.

Malaysia’s AirAsia MOVE partners with Antom for payment solutions

AirAsia MOVE, a Malaysia-based travel booking app and the online travel agency (OTA) platform business of Capital A, has signed a partnership agreement with Ant International’s Antom for payment solutions.

MSIA: 44 percent of Malaysia’s E&E companies optimistic about business performance in first quarter

44 percent of Malaysian electrical and electronics (E&E) companies are optimistic about their business performance in the first quarter of 2025, which shows continued positive sentiment, a survey from the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) showed Tuesday.