Malaysia
Malaysia almost doubles its drone readiness within one year
Malaysia’s drone industry is flying high after ranking 21st in the Drone Readiness Index (DRI), up from 30th spot last year. Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) said in a statement that Malaysia is also the top ranked Southeast Asian country in the Index.
Malaysian Government drafting strategic framework to develop EV charging infrastructure – report
The EV industry has become one of the hottest sectors among Southeast Asian countries. Often seen as the future of automobile, neighboring countries Indonesia and Thailand has hoped to become EV regional hubs, luring car makers from Japan, South Korea and the US to invest and build factories here. Countries including Malaysia and Vietnam have started to…
Wellous, DHL establish a sustainability partnership to combat climate change
Wellous Group Limited, a Malaysia-based nutrition company, has on Friday announced that the company has entered into an agreement to become DHL Express’s first customer in Asia Pacific to use GoGreen Plus service.
Malaysia’s Sunview partners Huawei for renewable energy
Sunview Group Berhad, a Malaysia-based renewable energy player has on Friday announced that it has inked deal with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Huawei Malaysia) for strategic partnership in renewable energy.
Malaysia’s Solarvest launches start-up program to encourage innovations in greentech, FinTech and renewable energy
Malaysian clean energy expert Solarvest Holdings Berhad has on Wednesday launched Solarvest Innovation Lab 2023 (SIL 2023), to encourage innovations in green technology (greentech), financial technology (FinTech) and renewable energy.
Zetrix partners UM and CAICT for cross-border blockchain implementation research
Malaysia’s Blockchain Infrastructure Zetrix, a layer-1 public platform will be embarking together with strategic partners Universiti Malaya (UM) and China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), on a collaborative research leading to commercialisation of blockchain.
Malaysia’s Capital A introduces new AI-powered ‘Ask Bo’ chatbot
Capital A Berhad, the parent company of Asia’s leading low-cost carrier, AirAsia, has on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to transparent communications and better customer experience for all of its guests, as part of its vision to become the most communicative, responsive and answerable brand in the region.
Grab appoints Adelene Foo as Managing Director of Grab Malaysia
Grab, a leading everyday superapp in Southeast Asia, has announced the appointment of Adelene Foo as Managing Director of Grab Malaysia, effective February 1, 2023. In her role, Foo will oversee the business strategy and operations of Grab’s businesses in Malaysia.
Gobi Partners onboards Malaysian startups Durioo+, Lapasar, Paywatch and pitchIN to the Gobi Superseed II Fund
Gobi Partners, the Pan-Asian venture capital (VC) firm with $1.5 billion in assets under management, has onboarded four more promising Malaysian startups to its Gobi Superseed II Fund (Gobi SSIIFund). The four firms being onboarded are Islamic-themed streaming service Durioo+, e-commerce marketplace Lapasar, earned wage access provider Paywatch and online…
