Malaysia

Gentari breaks ground on Maryvale solar and energy storage project

Malaysia's clean energy solutions provider Gentari has on last Wednesday marked the groundbreaking of the Maryvale solar and energy storage project, a key milestone in delivering reliable, low-carbon energy for New South Wales (NSW).

Bolt launches business ride-hailing solution in Malaysia

Estonian multinational mobility company Bolt has officially launched Bolt Business in Malaysia, offering a smarter, more efficient way for companies of all sizes to manage employee travel.

Malaysia’s IJM Construction secures $330M data center deal in Johor

IJM Construction Sdn Bhd, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Malaysia-based IJM Corporation Berhad (IJM), has been awarded a MYR 1.4 billion ($330 million) contract for the construction of a large‑scale data center facility in Johor Bahru.

Malaysia’s AI optimism balanced by calls for greater transparency, fairness and human oversight: Telenor Asia

Malaysian internet users are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool for productivity, learning, and daily convenience, but they are doing so with discernment, according to Telenor Asia Digital Lives Decoded 2025: Building Trust in Malaysia’s AI future report released on last Thursday.

Zetrix AI expands ASEAN China AI lab to Indonesia

Malaysia-based Zetrix AI Berhad, formerly known as MY E.G. Services Berhad, has signed a teaming agreement for the establishment of the ASEAN China AI Lab in Indonesia, making it the second such center after the opening of the government to government (G2G) endorsed project’s flagship in Malaysia earlier this year.

Proton, Touch’ n Go sign strategic MOU to integrate RFID technology into new Proton X50

Malaysia's automaker Proton and payment firm Touch ‘n Go Sdn. Bhd. have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Touch ‘n Go radio frequency identification (RFID) technology into the all-new Proton X50.

BlackBerry expands APAC Secure Communications headquarters in Malaysia to strengthen regional cyber-resilience

Canadian software firm BlackBerry Limited has announced the expansion of its Secure Communications division’s Asia Pacific (APAC) regional headquarters in Malaysia, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the nation and the broader ASEAN region.

Malaysia’s Catcha Digital acquires 60 percent stake in One International for $2.7M to enter trade exhibition industry

Malaysia-based Catcha Digital Berhad announced Thursday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Catcha Connect Sdn Bhd has entered into a conditional share sale agreement to acquire a 60% equity interest in One International Exhibition Sdn Bhd, an exhibition and trade show organizer in the agricultural and construction industries in Malaysia for a cash…

Malaysia’s Axiata and Cambodian government forge strategic cybersecurity alliance

Malaysian telecommunications firm Axiata Group Berhad announced Wednesday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia (MPTC), solidifying a strategic collaboration aimed at significantly enhancing Cambodia’s cybersecurity landscape, and fostering a new generation of digital talent.

Malaysia’s Carsome posts record profit in second quarter

Carsome Group Inc, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, said Thursday it has delivered its most profitable quarter to date in the second quarter of 2025, posting an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of over $5 million and continuing its trajectory of sustained, quality earnings.