Malaysia

Hong Leong Investment Bank Research said Monday that strong global semi demand and structural tailwinds (China+1, supply chain localization) will underpin a solid outlook for most outsourced semiconductor assembly and tests (OSATs) and equipment players in Malaysia.

The information and communication4 sub-sector led the surge of Malaysia's services approved investments in 2025 with MYR 152.9 billion ($38.73 billion).

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti), through Mimos Bhd, is sharpening its focus on integrated circuit (IC) design, advanced packaging and other high-value technologies as Malaysia pushes to deepen its role in the semiconductor value chain.

Maybank Investment Bank has reduced Singapore-based tech giant Sea's FY26-27 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) estimates by 8 percent to 10 percent on lower margin assumptions.

CARSOME Group Inc. reported FY2025 EBITDA of $23 million, more than doubling year-on-year, reflecting continued margin expansion and cost discipline across its core markets.

The Series A funding round is led by Kairous Capital, a regional private equity and venture capital firm backed by Jelawang Capital, Malaysia’s National Fund-of-Funds through its Emerging Fund Managers’ Program.

Asia-focused venture capital firm Gobi Partners has invested in Cortical Labs, a biotechnology company developing computing systems that combine living human neurons with silicon hardware.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) are collaborating to develop the Malaysia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance.

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