Malaysia
Malaysia’s digital asset exchange Hata secures $8M in Series A funding led by Bybit
Malaysia-based digital asset exchange Hata has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round led by cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, alongside several global family offices.
TNG Digital and KK Mart partner to offer digital salary payments for migrant workers
TNG Digital Sdn. Bhd, the operator of Malaysia’s digital financial services and lifestyle app, TNG eWallet, has partnered with KK Mart to digitize salary payments for their migrant workers nationwide.
MASkargo, Teleport team up to boost regional air cargo links in Southeast Asia
MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd, the cargo arm of Malaysia Aviation Group, has partnered with Teleport, the logistics unit of Capital A Berhad, in a move aimed at expanding regional air cargo connectivity.
Securities Commission Malaysia explores cross border opportunities with China
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has recently undertook a visit to China, to further the ambitions of the new Capital Market Masterplan 2026-2030 (CMP) with regards to seeking more diverse investors and to create more opportunities for Malaysian investors.
Meta expands Instagram teen safety controls, adds stricter content limits in Malaysia
Instagram is expanding its Teen Accounts in Malaysia with stricter age-based content controls, introducing a 13+ content standard inspired by movie ratings as well as a new “Limited Content” setting for parents seeking tighter supervision.
The importance of the digital economy for Penang’s future
Penang possesses strong fundamentals—a well-established industrial base, a skilled workforce, and a proven capacity for adaptation. However, the pace of global change demands urgency. By embracing innovation and ensuring inclusive growth, Penang can build a more dynamic, resilient, and forward-looking economy.
AEON360, Google Cloud partner on AI-driven retail ecosystem in Southeast Asia
AEON360, a personalized retail service, and AI-powered cloud platform Google Cloud will jointly develop a “continuous commerce” experience across AEON’s retail, finance, and lifestyle services in Southeast Asia, Google Cloud said in a release on Thursday.
Malaysia’s Teleport partners The Hashgraph Group to develop digital customs system for cross-border trade
Switzerland-based The Hashgraph Group (THG), a Web3 & AI engineering firm, and Malaysia-based air logistics firm Teleport will jointly co-develop a Digital Customs Documentation System (DCDS) to digitize and manage the lifecycle of customs documentation for cross-border trade.
Abu Dhabi’s AppliedAI expands to Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong
The Abu Dhabi-headquartered technology firm AppliedAI has announced its expansion into the Asia-Pacific with new offices in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, alongside the launch of Opus 2.0, its platform for deterministic orchestration of frontier AI agents in regulated industries.
Malaysia’s AI-powered digital lender Ryt Bank surpasses 1.2M users in 7 months of launch
Ryt Bank has exceeded 1.2 million users just over seven months after its launch in August 2025, the lender said in a release on Tuesday.
