Malaysia

MDEC launches Global Technology Grant to nurture global tech champions

The grant provides up to 2 million ringgit funding for eligible technology companies and technology accelerators.

Malaysia-based SPAC Kairous Acquisition files for a $50 million IPO on NASDAQ

The SPAC intends to focus on fast-growing technology companies in e-commerce, financial technology, insurance technology, digital health, digital media, and digital services.

Singapore’s Omnilytics to acquire Malaysia’s Supahands in $20M deal

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malaysia, Supahands is an end-to-end data labeling platform that develops training data to enable clients to launch and scale high-performing artificial intelligence applications for their business.

ScaleUp Malaysia launches Cohort 3, partners with Quest Ventures & Indelible Ventures

For Cohort 3, ScaleUp Malaysia is looking towards working with more scaleups eyeing the regional and global stage.

Malaysia’s AirAsia launches e-hailing services; eyes more acquisitions as it builds Super App

AirAsia's e-hailing venture came as the aviation group is in the midst of building its digital businesses and its ASEAN Super App when most of its planes were grounded due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Malaysia’s telecoms infrastructure firm Edotco accepted as United Nations Global Compact signatory

As a signatory, Edotco said it will be supporting the 10 Principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, which will be embedded as part of the company’s strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations.

Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Political uncertainties in Malaysia seen as ‘short-term risks’, say tech investors

Venture capitalists TechNode Global contacted opined that political issues will have little impact on investors' confidence in Malaysian tech startups. The tech industry in the country will continue to grow due to the ongoing pandemic which has accelerated digitalization.

Malaysia home finishing product marketplace HOMA2U bags $567K funding

HOMA's plans to expand to 10 more new locations by 2022.

AirAsia’s logistics arm Teleport to acquire food delivery platform Delivereat for $9.8M

The deal values Teleport at $300 million and welcomes investors, including Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai-based venture capital firm Gobi Partners onboard.

AirAsia partners with InsurTech startup PolicyStreet to provide digital car insurance service

The digital car insurance service includes insurance and road tax renewal and allows car owners to make price comparisons of various insurance providers.