Malaysia

HeiTech Padu acquires 30% stake in Islamic payment firm Souqa Fintech for $3.94M

Malaysia-based technology firm HeiTech Padu has proposed to acquire 30 percent stake in Islamic payment firm Souqa Fintech for MYR 16.17 million ($3.94 million).

Bursa Malaysia reviews listing requirements in tandem with National Sustainability Reporting Framework

Following the launch of the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) in Malaysia, Malaysian stock exchange said it is reviewing listing requirements in tandem with the framework.

Malaysian data center market to further expand on demand surge — CBRE

Malaysia offers vast land areas which are affordable, plenty of power and water resources, as well as greater connectivity for data center operation.

GITC partners GDEX to develop skilled workforce for logistics industry

Malaysia-based Government-Industry TVET Coordination Body (GITC) and GDEX Berhad (GDEX) are collaborating to develop a skilled and competent workforce to meet the needs of the courier and logistics industry.

AirAsia MOVE’s MOVETIX partners Ticketmelon to enhance ASEAN’s event booking experience

MOVETIX, the global ticketing platform for events and concerts on the Malaysia-based AirAsia MOVE app, has announced a strategic partnership with Ticketmelon, one of the region's premier ticketing and event technology platforms, to enhance ASEAN’s event booking experience.

AirAsia X issues shareholders’ circular on proposed acquisitions of Capital A’s aviation businesses

Malaysia's budget airline AirAsia X (AAX) has issued a detailed circular to its shareholders, providing an in-depth view of the company’s proposed acquisitions of Capital A Berhad’s entire equity interest in the aviation business in AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL) and AirAsia Berhad (AAB) for MYR 6.8 billion ($1.65 billion).

AirAsia Drone partners GIT Academy to equip licensed tourist guides with essential drone knowledge

Malaysia-based Capital A's unit AirAsia Drone has on Wednesday announced its collaboration with GIT Academy, a Malaysia's tourist guide training academy licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).

Malaysian firms to adopt National Sustainability Reporting Framework to enhance sustainability disclosures

Malaysian companies will need to adopt the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF), developed by the Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), which is set to enhance the state of sustainability disclosures in Malaysia, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Tuesday.

Yinson Renewables’ 97 MWP Matarani Solar project in Peru commences operations

Malaysia-based Yinson Renewables’ Matarani solar plant in Peru recently entered into its full operational phase, following the commencement of power export and sales in July 2024.

Paywatch partners Media Prima for employee earned wage access

Malaysian earned wage access (EWA) provider Paywatch has on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Malaysian integrated media firm Media Prima Berhad to enhance employee financial wellness with EWA.