Malaysia

YTL Power to deploy YTL AI Cloud that is powered by NVIDIA

Malaysia-based power firm YTL Power International has on Monday announced the formation of YTL AI Cloud, a specialized provider of massive-scale GPU-based accelerated computing, and that it will deploy and manage one of the world’s most advanced supercomputers on NVIDIA Grace Blackwell-powered DGX Cloud – an artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer for…

Malaysia’s TalentCorp allocates $6.36M for internship matching grant for SMEs and start-ups

Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), an agency mandated by Malaysian government to drive Malaysia’s talent strategy, has allocated MYR 30 million ($6.36 million) for internship matching grant for Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups.

Penjana Kapital and Proficeo’s Soonicorn Collective selects 18 pioneer members in Malaysia

Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd (Proficeo) in partnership with Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd (Penjana), has on Monday announced the selection of the pioneer group of 18 Founders for the Soonicorn Collective.

Malaysia’s iMotorbike launches new showroom; partners STDC to empower the state youth

Malaysia-based motorcycle platform for buying and selling pre-owned motorcycles iMotorbike has launches three-storey grand Glenmarie showroom and forged partnership with Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC) to empower the state youth.

EPF commits $53M to catalyzes Malaysian mid-to-growth stage firms

Malaysian pension fund Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has on Monday announced a commitment of up to MYR 250 million ($53 million) aimed at catalyzing mid-to-growth stage companies in Malaysia through its partnership with Gobi Partners, a pan-Asian venture capital firm with an extensive investing track record.

Chinese EV maker XPeng appoints Bermaz Auto Bhd as official distributor in Malaysia

XPeng's move to enter the Malaysian market also came as competition in China's EV market intensified. EV companies race to cut prices, with market leader BYD spearheading a deeper round of price reductions.

Malaysia’s MYStartup selects 26 startups for pre-accelerator cohort 3 program

Malaysian government held MYStartup, in partnership with startup accelerator Growth Charger, has selected 26 high potential startups for the MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Cohort 3 Program.

Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Top Tips from Female Tech Leaders

In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we talked to several female leaders in tech to learn more about their experiences and challenges. They also shared some advices to women who are interested to join the tech sector.

Malaysia’s Ucrest partners Mediprima Healthcare to digitalize medical services

Malaysian cloud hospital and mobile health services provider UCrest Berhad has partnered clinics managing group Mediprima Healthcare (M) Sdn Bhd to digitalize medical services.

Malaysia’s Carsome appoints Eric Chan as Group President and COO

Carsome Group Inc., an integrated car e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, has on Thursday revealed strategic leadership transitions designed to fortify further the company’s commitment to growth and operational efficiency.