Malaysia
CTOS, Maybank Islamic team up to launch BaaS initiative for SMEs, consumers in Malaysia
CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd (CTOS), a Malaysia-based credit reporting agency, has joined forces with Maybank Islamic Berhad, an Islamic financial institution in Malaysia, to launch the first of its kind banking-as-a-service (BaaS) initiative.
Petronas, Universiti Teknologi Petronas and TM One establish Malaysia’s first private 5G lab
Malaysia-based state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), and telecommunication firm Telekom Malaysia's enterprise and government sector solutions arm TM One, have established Malaysia’s first private 5G research and development lab, the PETRONAS-UTP 5G Innovation Lab or PER5ONA.
Hong Kong’s insurtech firm YAS eyes opportunities in Indonesia, Thailand & Vietnam after entering Malaysia [Q&A]
YAS aims to disrupt traditional insurance by focusing on microinsurance, on-demand coverage, embedded insurance, and instant claims processing.
Malaysia’s Segi Fresh invests in Mandalay Venture Partners
Malaysian fresh food group Segi Fresh is investing in Australia-based early-stage agrifood tech venture capital firm Mandalay Venture Partners to embed cutting-edge Aussie agritech in fresh food supply chains.
SC partners ICAEW to strengthen expertise in sustainability disclosures
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) have initiated a collaboration through a Letter of Intent to collaborate in certain areas.
Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation, Kintone team up to boost digital adoption among Malaysia’s SMEs
Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Kintone Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd (Kintone) have teamed up to boost digital adoption among Malaysia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
MDEC aims to push for 25.5 percent digital economy contribution to Malaysia’s GDP by end-2025
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) said Monday it is dedicated and committed to support Malaysia in achieving or surpassing the 25.5 percent digital economy contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) by year-end through initiatives that catalyze digital transformation, talent development and technology adoption across businesses.
SC introduces regulatory sandbox to facilitate innovation
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday released its Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines, detailing the eligibility criteria and requirements for participation.
Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand’s central banks adopt local currency transaction framework operational guidelines
Central Banks of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand said Monday they will harmonize and broaden the scope of local currency transaction framework to encourage transactions in local currencies.
AirAsia MOVE’s monthly active users and number of transactions up quarter on quarter in fourth quarter 2024
Malaysia-based Capital A’s online travel agent (OTA) platform AirAsia MOVE has achieved higher monthly active users (MAUs) and number of transactions during the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by continuous improvements of the platform.
