Malaysia

UOB Kay Hian foresees elevated orderbook in Malaysia’s RE driven by over 6.5GW of solar plant-ups

UOB Kay Hian expects total solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity to exceed 6.5GW over 2026 t0 2029 as the Malaysian government calls for tenders for the Large Scale Solar 6 (LSS6) and the take-off of Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) projects.

Capital A’s ADE secures $100M financing from QNB to accelerate expansion

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Malaysia-based Capital A, announced Friday that it has secured a $100 million financing facility from QNB Group, a financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa, to accelerate its expansion.

SC and Bursa Malaysia propose Leap Market enhancements

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Malaysia) have on Monday proposed enhancements to Bursa Malaysia’s LEAP Market, the main platform for early-stage and emerging companies.

Malaysia issues statutory demand to TikTok over failure to moderate offensive content targeting Royal Institution

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has on Thursday issued a Statutory Demand to TikTok following the platform’s failure to take sufficient and timely action in moderating offensive and defamatory content directed, as well as fake accounts against the Malaysian Royal Institution.

SC issues revised guidelines on Recognized Markets for Digital Asset Exchange

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Wednesday it has enhanced the Guidelines on Recognized Markets, marking a significant step in the evolution of the regulatory framework for Digital Asset Exchange (DAX).

Gobi-backed Malaysian IC firm SkyeChip jumps in IPO debut

Malaysia-based integrated circuit firm SkyeChip soared in its main market debut on Wednesday after the firm raised MYR 352 million ($88.62 million) from the initial public offering (IPO).

TDK to acquire Malaysia’s lithium-ion rechargeable batteries firm Linergy Power at $240M

Japanese electronics firm TDK will acquire 100 percent of the ordinary shares of Malaysia's lithium-ion rechargeable batteries firm Linergy Power Sdn Bhd at $240 million.

Zeekr emerges Malaysia’s top premium EV brand in Jan-Apr 2026

Zeekr Intelligent Technology Malaysia remained Malaysia’s top premium electric vehicle (EV) brand in the first four months 2026, according to vehicle registrations data from Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) as of April 2026.

TNB commissions Malaysia’s first grid-connected BESS

Malaysia's utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has on Monday commissioned the 100 megawatt (MW) / 400 megawatt-hour (MWh) Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the 132/33kV Santong BESS Main Intake Substation (PMU), Dungun, Terengganu, making it the first BESS in Malaysia connected to the grid.

Malaysia’s GXBank expands MSME financing access higher loan limits, digital guarantees

Malaysia's GX Bank Berhad (GXBank) has expanded its GX Business Banking services for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including higher financing limits and broader eligibility requirements for business account applications and credit assessments.