Malaysia

WORQ, a Malaysia-based coworking and flexible workspace provider, has in a partnership deal with Bandar Utama City Group, to launch its latest outlet at KPMG Tower, 8 First Avenue in Bandar Utama.

Wellous said the collaboration covers consumer insight-sharing for target markets, co-development of new business approaches, brand reputation building, as well as authorised sales and promotion of Jung Kwan Jang products by Wellous in designated countries.

Analysts have stayed upbeat on Malaysia's renewable energy (RE) sector after the government's projects are gaining momentum.

Tapway Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia’s developer of Vision AI software, announced Monday the appointment of Advantech Co., Ltd., Appomax Co., Ltd., and S I Media Co., Ltd., as its official channel partners in Thailand.

SME Corp. Malaysia has collaborated with microLEAP to offer MYR 35 million ($8.29 million) grant-convertible financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia.

Scanfil, Europe’s largest listed electronics manufacturing company, has invested MYR 15.8 million ($3.75 million) to expand and modernize its SRX Global (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Automaker Proton has launched the first assembly plant exclusive for electric vehicle (EV) production in Malaysia at Proton Tanjung Malim.

RushOwl, a Singapore-based ride-sharing platform that reduces carbon emissions with its proprietary artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology, has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Gobi Partners, a pan-Asian venture capital firm.

With more than 130 participants, the roadshow underscored Johor’s growing role as a southern innovation hub. Through panels, fireside chats and masterclasses, startups gained a platform to share insights, explore collaborations and tap into both national and regional opportunities.

Anwar said JD.com also intends to buy more Malaysian products to market in China. Earlier, the prime minister, who is on a four-day working visit to China, held a business meeting with the company's top management led by JD Logistics CEO and executive strategy member Hu Wei.