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.
July 1, 2025
Malaysia,Analysis,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
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.
July 1, 2025
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.
July 1, 2025
News,Malaysia,Blockchain / Crypto
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).
July 1, 2025
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.
July 1, 2025
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.
June 30, 2025
News,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,Malaysia
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.
June 30, 2025
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.
June 30, 2025
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.
June 27, 2025
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.
June 27, 2025