Malaysia
EPG breaks ground on $81.38M data center project in Johor
China-based data center firm EPG has announced the official groundbreaking of its second factory in Malaysia.
Maybank sees Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs-driven macro factors to weigh on Malaysia’s semiconductor sector
United States President Donald Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs (RT) driven macro factors are expected to weigh on Malaysia's semiconductor sector, Maybank Investment Bank said Friday.
Carsome partners with Google Cloud, Searce to enhance car transaction, ownership experience
Southeast Asian car e-commerce platform Carsome Group Inc. has on Thursday announced a multi-year collaboration with Google Cloud, and Searce to fuel its continued expansion and growth in the markets where it operates.
Malaysia approves $29.64M initial funding for seven ECF, P2P platforms under NIMP2030 strategic CoSIF
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced last Saturday that a total of seven equity crowdfunding (ECF) and peer-to-peer financing (P2P) platforms have been selected to participate in the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP2030) Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF).
AEON Bank partners Malaysia Esport Federation to nurture E-Sports talents among local youth
Malaysian Islamic digital bank AEON Bank (M) Berhad and electronic sports governing body Malaysia Esports Federation (MESF) have teamed up to nurture E-Sports talents among local youth.
Petronas FutureTech 4.0 seeks innovators to drive the future of energy
Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) has launched the fourth edition of its accelerator program, FutureTech 4.0, aimed at scaling innovative solutions that addresses real-world industry challenges and redefine the future of energy.
PolicyStreet launches protection plan with Ashley Furniture HomeStore
PolicyStreet, a Malaysian insurtech company, has announced the launch of the Furniture Protection Plan (FPP) in partnership with Ashley Furniture HomeStore, with an intuitive claims portal set to launch in mid-May to further simplify furniture insurance.
GXBank partners MDEC to drive digitalization and financial inclusion of MSMEs in Malaysia
GXBank has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to drive digital transformation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in Malaysia.
Grab Malaysia signs MoU with government agency MDEC to drive digitalization of MSMEs
Grab Malaysia said it recognises the government’s holistic approach to fostering inclusive economic growth by driving digitalisation to empowering MSMEs.
Axiata and Sinar Mas secure shareholders approval for XLSMART merger
Malaysian telecommunications firm Axiata Group Berhad and Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas said shareholders of PT XL Axiata Tbk, PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk, and PT Smart Telcom have formally approved the merger of the three companies into XLSMART.
