Malaysia

UOB Malaysia pledges $230M to support Malaysia’s OGSE sector decarbonization and energy transition

UOB Malaysia has on Monday announced that it will provide MYR 1 billion ($230 million) to support Malaysia's oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector decarbonization and energy transition journey.

Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

MIDA inks seven green deals to boost green investment in Malaysia

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has announced seven green deals at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024 last week to boost green investment in Malaysia.

MYStartup launches Pre-Accelerator Cohort 5 to support early-stage startups

MYStartup, in collaboration with the Malaysian startup accelerator WatchTower and Friends (WTF), has announced the launch of the MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Cohort 5, aimed at discovering and nurturing promising early-stage startups across the nation.

Malaysia is not ready for an AI tax, says tech veteran

Malaysia is not ready for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tax as the integration of AI into Malaysian industries is still in its early stages, a tech veteran said last Friday.

Malaysia’s Gamuda launches AI Academy

Malaysian engineering, property and infrastructure company Gamuda Berhad has announced the launch of Gamuda Al Academy, an initiative aims to cultivate the next generation of Generative Al (artificial intelligence) talents for Malaysia, utilizing the power of Google Cloud's cutting-edge products.

Malaysia launches EV and Battery Management Guidelines

Malaysia has on Friday officially launched the Electric Vehicle and Battery Management (EVBM) Guidelines.

GTR launches electric baggage tractors in Malaysia’s airports

Ground Team Red Sdn Bhd (GTR), a Malaysia-based aviation ground services provider under a joint venture between SATS Ltd and AirAsia, has on Thursday officially launched its first fleet of electric vehicle (EV) baggage tractors for use at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

ByteDance’s TikTok lays off hundreds of employees in Malaysia – report

A source close to the Malaysian branch of the company told The Malaysian Reserve (TMR) that more than 500 employees were terminated.

AirAsia joins forces with SEGA and ATLUS for gaming-travel crossover experience

AirAsia, a Malaysia-based travel and lifestyle brand, and global gaming firms SEGA and ATLUS, have on Tuesday announced an electrifying collaboration that brings to life two iconic gaming franchises, Sonic the Hedgehog and Persona 5, through aircraft liveries and immersive in-flight experiences.

Kenanga Research positive on technology outlook in Malaysia

Kenanga Research is positive on the outlook for technology sector in Malaysia as it sees the data center and smartphone sectors entering more exciting growth stages.