Malaysia
News,Malaysia,Investments,Digital Transformation
MDEC launches Global Technology Grant to nurture global tech champions
The grant provides up to 2 million ringgit funding for eligible technology companies and technology accelerators.
August 26, 2021
News,China,Asia,Investments,SEA,Malaysia
Malaysia-based SPAC Kairous Acquisition files for a $50 million IPO on NASDAQ
The SPAC intends to focus on fast-growing technology companies in e-commerce, financial technology, insurance technology, digital health, digital media, and digital services.
August 26, 2021
News,Malaysia,Singapore,Mergers and Acquisitions
Singapore’s Omnilytics to acquire Malaysia’s Supahands in $20M deal
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Malaysia, Supahands is an end-to-end data labeling platform that develops training data to enable clients to launch and scale high-performing artificial intelligence applications for their business.
August 25, 2021
ScaleUp Malaysia launches Cohort 3, partners with Quest Ventures & Indelible Ventures
For Cohort 3, ScaleUp Malaysia is looking towards working with more scaleups eyeing the regional and global stage.
August 25, 2021
Malaysia’s AirAsia launches e-hailing services; eyes more acquisitions as it builds Super App
AirAsia's e-hailing venture came as the aviation group is in the midst of building its digital businesses and its ASEAN Super App when most of its planes were grounded due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
August 24, 2021
News,Malaysia,SEA,Sustainability
Malaysia’s telecoms infrastructure firm Edotco accepted as United Nations Global Compact signatory
As a signatory, Edotco said it will be supporting the 10 Principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption, which will be embedded as part of the company’s strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations.
August 23, 2021
Venture Capital,Investments,SEA,Malaysia,Analysis
Political uncertainties in Malaysia seen as ‘short-term risks’, say tech investors
Venture capitalists TechNode Global contacted opined that political issues will have little impact on investors' confidence in Malaysian tech startups. The tech industry in the country will continue to grow due to the ongoing pandemic which has accelerated digitalization.
August 20, 2021
News,Malaysia,eCommerce,Investments
Malaysia home finishing product marketplace HOMA2U bags $567K funding
HOMA's plans to expand to 10 more new locations by 2022.
August 19, 2021
News,Malaysia,Logistics,SEA,Investments
AirAsia’s logistics arm Teleport to acquire food delivery platform Delivereat for $9.8M
The deal values Teleport at $300 million and welcomes investors, including Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai-based venture capital firm Gobi Partners onboard.
August 18, 2021
AirAsia partners with InsurTech startup PolicyStreet to provide digital car insurance service
The digital car insurance service includes insurance and road tax renewal and allows car owners to make price comparisons of various insurance providers.
August 18, 2021












