Malaysia

Alibaba Cloud announces new data centers in Malaysia, the Philippines

To meet the growing demand for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services across Southeast Asia, Alibaba Cloud has announced the launch of its third data center in Malaysia on July 1, 2025.

Malaysia’s Gamuda partners landowners to co-develop RE projects in Central Tasmania

Malaysia-based engineering, property and infrastructure firm Gamuda said its wholly owned Australian subsidiary Gamuda Holdings Pty Ltd has signed a landmark agreement with local Tasmanian landowners to co-develop a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy (RE) projects in Central Tasmania.

Malaysia’s Penang launches flagship Silicon Research & Incubation Space to power local IC design breakthroughs

Malaysia's northern state Penang has launched a flagship Silicon Research & Incubation Space to power local integrated circuit (IC) design breakthroughs.

Malaysia solidifies regional EV hub position with launch of $750M INV new materials pioneering battery separator facility

Malaysia’s ambitions to become Southeast Asia’s leading electric vehicle (EV) hub took a major leap forward with the official launch of MYR 3.2 billion ($750 million) INV New Material Technology Sdn. Bhd.’s cutting-edge lithium-ion battery separator facility.

Petronas and EPIC ink MoU to drive digital transformation through centralized warehousing

Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), has inked a strategic partnership with Pangkalan Bekalan Kemaman Sdn Bhd (PBKSB), a subsidiary of Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Berhad (EPIC), to drive digital transformation through centralized warehousing at the Kemaman supply base.

Malaysia’s Maxis drives green initiatives with solar expansion and emissions efficiency

Malaysian telco Maxis has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and a greener future by showcased its progress in emissions reduction, and its initiatives to expand adoption of renewable energy across Malaysia.

Maybank stays cautious on Malaysia’s technology sector amid US tariff turbulence

Maybank Investment Bank has remained cautious on Malaysia's technology sector amid US tariff uncertainties.

Analysts foresee electric vehicles to gain tractions in Malaysia

Analysts have foreseen electric vehicles (EVs) to gain tractions in Malaysia underpinned by EVs-related investment in the country.

Soft Space partners Hokkoku FHD to launch SoftPOS solution supporting stablecoin payments

Malaysia-based fintech firm Soft Space and Japan-based Hokkoku Financial Holdings (Hokkoku FHD) have teamed up to launch the next-generation SoftPOS solution that enables merchants to accept both contactless card payments and, for the first time, regulated stablecoin payments — using only a smartphone or tablet.

SC seeks public feedback on proposed enhancements to the framework for digital asset exchange

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday published a consultation paper to seek public feedback on proposed enhancements to its regulatory framework for Digital Asset Exchange (DAX).