Malaysia

Malaysia’s AI optimism balanced by calls for greater transparency, fairness and human oversight: Telenor Asia

Malaysian internet users are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool for productivity, learning, and daily convenience, but they are doing so with discernment, according to Telenor Asia Digital Lives Decoded 2025: Building Trust in Malaysia’s AI future report released on last Thursday.

Zetrix AI expands ASEAN China AI lab to Indonesia

Malaysia-based Zetrix AI Berhad, formerly known as MY E.G. Services Berhad, has signed a teaming agreement for the establishment of the ASEAN China AI Lab in Indonesia, making it the second such center after the opening of the government to government (G2G) endorsed project’s flagship in Malaysia earlier this year.

Proton, Touch’ n Go sign strategic MOU to integrate RFID technology into new Proton X50

Malaysia's automaker Proton and payment firm Touch ‘n Go Sdn. Bhd. have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Touch ‘n Go radio frequency identification (RFID) technology into the all-new Proton X50.

BlackBerry expands APAC Secure Communications headquarters in Malaysia to strengthen regional cyber-resilience

Canadian software firm BlackBerry Limited has announced the expansion of its Secure Communications division’s Asia Pacific (APAC) regional headquarters in Malaysia, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the nation and the broader ASEAN region.

Malaysia’s Catcha Digital acquires 60 percent stake in One International for $2.7M to enter trade exhibition industry

Malaysia-based Catcha Digital Berhad announced Thursday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Catcha Connect Sdn Bhd has entered into a conditional share sale agreement to acquire a 60% equity interest in One International Exhibition Sdn Bhd, an exhibition and trade show organizer in the agricultural and construction industries in Malaysia for a cash…

Malaysia’s Axiata and Cambodian government forge strategic cybersecurity alliance

Malaysian telecommunications firm Axiata Group Berhad announced Wednesday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia (MPTC), solidifying a strategic collaboration aimed at significantly enhancing Cambodia’s cybersecurity landscape, and fostering a new generation of digital talent.

Malaysia’s Carsome posts record profit in second quarter

Carsome Group Inc, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, said Thursday it has delivered its most profitable quarter to date in the second quarter of 2025, posting an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of over $5 million and continuing its trajectory of sustained, quality earnings.

AMD expands R&D footprint with Malaysian facility

The United States-listed technology firm AMD has on Thursday inaugurated its new state-of-the-art office and engineering lab facility in Bayan Lepas, Penang, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s commitment to expanding its global business services and engineering presence in Malaysia.

Malaysia’s INFINITY8 launches Reserve Flagship TRX at Exchange 106

INFINITY8, a Malaysia-based homegrown workspace and corporate solutions provider, has announced the official launch of its latest and most ambitious branch: INFINITY8 Reserve TRX, located in Exchange 106 at Tun Razak Exchange (TRX).

Sunway iLabs, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Perennial collaborate to accelerate cross-border tech innovation

As Southeast Asia’s deep tech and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem continues to accelerate, Sunway iLabs, the innovation and corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of Malaysia-based Sunway Group, announced Tuesday a partnership with Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Perennial, a global wealth management platform, to accelerate cross-border tech innovation.