Malaysia

KMP partners with Edvance to build future-ready workforce in Malaysia

Kumpulan Modal Perdana (KMP), a technology-focused venture capital firm under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), has entered into a strategic partnership with global social innovation company Edvance to build future-ready workforce in Malaysia.

Analysts stay cautious on Malaysia’s technology sector amid headwinds

Analysts have remained cautious on Malaysia's technology sector outlook, as they believe the sector's earnings revisions are still skewed to the downside amid several headwinds.

Meta Bright inks deal with ChargeHere to accelerate energy business development in Malaysia

Malaysia-listed diversified energy conglomerate Meta Bright Group Berhad announced that its 100 percent-owned subsidiary Meta Bright Energy Sdn Bhd (MBE) has formalized a strategic joint venture with ChargeHere EV Solution Sdn. Bhd., an electric vehicle (EV) charging point operator, to accelerate energy business development in Malaysia.

Malaysia imposes control on US high-performance AI chips

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced Monday that effective immediately, all exports, transships and transits of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips of US origin are subject to a Strategic Trade Permit.

Malaysia launches hybrid hydro floating solar and green hydrogen hub in Terengganu

Malaysia has reached a major milestone in its energy transition roadmap with the launch of the hybrid hydro floating solar (HHFS) and green hydrogen hub in Terengganu on last Saturday.

SEA’s IPO capital market remains resilient in 1H with Malaysia, Indonesia take top spots

Southeast Asia (SEA) initial public offering (IPO) capital market remains resilient in the first half with Malaysia and Indonesia take top spots, Deloitte said Friday.

Analysts foresee strong momentum ahead for Malaysia’s renewable energy sector

Analysts have foreseen strong momentum ahead for Malaysia's renewable energy sector, anchored by strong policy pipeline.

Kenanga sees Malaysia’s logistics sector to ride on e-commerce boom

Kenanga Research has foreseen Malaysia's logistics sector to ride on e-commerce boom.

Malaysia’s Penang unveils chip design academy to accelerate ‘Made-by-Malaysia’ AI chips and next-gen semiconductor talent

The Penang State Government unveiled Thursday the Penang Chip Design Academy (PCDA), a cornerstone initiative positioned to reshape Malaysia’s future in integrated circuit (IC) design.

Data centers is top-performing construction sector in Southeast Asia: Turner & Townsend

Data centers have overtaken industrial, manufacturing and distribution as the top-performing construction sector in Southeast Asia, reflecting the surging demand for digital infrastructure from hyperscalers and cloud service providers, alongside growing interest in sustainable, high-performance facilities, Turner & Townsend said Tuesday.