Malaysia

Futurise teams up with CAAM to advance Malaysian urban air mobility

Futurise Sdn Bhd (Futurise) together with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) unveiled the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) certification (C-UAS) and manned electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft national regulatory sandbox (Manned eVTOL NRS) earlier Tuesday.

Richard Li’s FWD filing HK IPO application again – report

According to the report, the IPO, whose proceeds will be used to fuel the firm’s growth, could come as soon as in the second quarter depending on market conditions.

BEYOND Expo Back in Macao for 2023 to See “Technology Redefined” in one of Asia’s Biggest Tech Events

Now on its third edition, BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) returns to its real-world conference format in Macao from May 10 to 12, 2023. The live-streamed and in-person conference format will provide exhibitors and attendees with more direct access to media channels and networking opportunities than ever before through the…

Visa partners GHL to offer consumers instalment options for in-store purchases in Malaysia

Global digital payments firm Visa has announced its partnership with Malaysia-based payments company GHL Systems Berhad to enable Visa Instalments for in-store purchases, a first of its kind initiative in Asia Pacific.

Malaysia introduces initiatives to ensure local startups will have access to later stage financing

Anwar said his administration is committed to support high value-add local startups from early stage right up to listing onto Bursa Malaysia (local stock exchange).”

Catcha Digital completes acquisition of iMedia

Catcha Digital Berhad (Catcha Digital) has on Tuesday announced that it has completed the acquisition of the entire equity interest of iMedia Asia Sdn Bhd (iMedia), in a transaction valued at approximately MYR43.92 million ($9.71 million) in cash and shares.

Capital A signals growth plans with leadership transition in its digital portfolio

Capital A, the parent company of Malaysia-based low-cost carrier, has announced a blueprint to grow its digital businesses under the leadership of President, Commercial of Capital A Colin Currie who will hold dual roles including the Chief Executive Officer of airasia Digital position.

Jaya Grocer launches membership program integrated with Grab

Malaysian premium supermarket chain Jaya Grocer, has launched its first membership program, leveraging the Grab platform. The membership, which is accessible right on the Grab app, aims to enhance consumers’ overall shopping experience by allowing them to conveniently earn and redeem GrabRewards points at all Jaya Grocer outlets nationwide.

AWS to launch infrastructure region in Malaysia; plans to invest $6 billion by 2037

Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, has on Wednesday announced plans to launch an AWS infrastructure Region in Malaysia. As part of its commitment to the region, AWS is planning to invest $6 billion in Malaysia by 2037.