Malaysia

Maybank stays cautious on Malaysia’s technology sector amid US tariff turbulence

Maybank Investment Bank has remained cautious on Malaysia's technology sector amid US tariff uncertainties.

Analysts foresee electric vehicles to gain tractions in Malaysia

Analysts have foreseen electric vehicles (EVs) to gain tractions in Malaysia underpinned by EVs-related investment in the country.

Soft Space partners Hokkoku FHD to launch SoftPOS solution supporting stablecoin payments

Malaysia-based fintech firm Soft Space and Japan-based Hokkoku Financial Holdings (Hokkoku FHD) have teamed up to launch the next-generation SoftPOS solution that enables merchants to accept both contactless card payments and, for the first time, regulated stablecoin payments — using only a smartphone or tablet.

SC seeks public feedback on proposed enhancements to the framework for digital asset exchange

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday published a consultation paper to seek public feedback on proposed enhancements to its regulatory framework for Digital Asset Exchange (DAX).

Bank Islam taps Mastercard Move for digital fund transfer solutions within Malaysia and across borders

Malaysian lender Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad has become the first financial institution in Malaysia to implement Mastercard Move, a money transfer solutions that enables seamless digital fund transfers within Malaysia and across borders through direct integration with Mastercard’s global network.

KWAP finalizes 12 General Partners under Dana Pemacu’s $1.42B fund allocation

Malaysia's retirement fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) announced Monday the shortlisted 12 global General Partners (GPs) with an allocation of MYR 6 billion ($1.42 billion) across both conventional and Shariah-compliant funds under the Dana Pemacu initiative.

Grab Malaysia, Proton expand strategic partnership to support e-hailing community

Malaysian national carmaker Proton and tech firm Grab Malaysia have taken another step forward in strengthening the commitment to the e-hailing community with the expansion of their ongoing strategic partnership.

DHL and MIDA extend strategic partnership to support Malaysia’s position as leading logistics hub

US logistics firm DHL has reaffirmed its partnership with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) through a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support Malaysia’s position as leading logistics hub.

SC invites public feedback on proposed framework on sustainability assurance

The Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), chaired by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), published on Wednesday a consultation paper to seek public feedback on the proposed framework for sustainability assurance.

SME Bank launches $50M new strategic initiatives to boost high-impact sectors in Malaysia

Malaysian government-owned Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank) announced Thursday a suite of strategic initiatives valued at MYR 211 million ($49.88 million), reinforcing its commitment to advancing the government’s MADANI economic framework and in alignment with the bank’s mandate under the National Budget 2025.