Malaysia

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.

Malaysia’s TNB establishes Transition Finance Framework to fund sustainable projects

Malaysia's utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has established its inaugural Transition Finance Framework to fund sustainable projects.

Securities Commission Malaysia outlines family office incentive

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday outlined the conditions for the new family office incentive scheme announced by Malaysian government recently that is aimed at enhancing investment landscape in Malaysia.

Forest City to be the first location in Malaysia to offer a 0% tax rate for family offices

Forest City, the $100 billion project located in Southern region of Malaysia which is backed by Chinese developer Country Garden Holdings, will be the first location in Malaysia to offer a 0 percent tax rate for Family Offices, Malaysia's Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan said on last Friday.

AirAsia partners Airbus to accelerate aviation sustainability

Malaysia-based Capital A's low-cost airline AirAsia has announced a long-term partnership with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to advance research into aviation sustainability initiatives that lower carbon emissions in the ASEAN region.

MDEC launches investor matching program

The Investor Matching Program is supported by prominent funds managing billions in assets, including Vertex Ventures, Granite Asia, 500 SEA, Eurazeo, Nordstar, Gobi Partners and many others.

Ant-backed TNG Digital eyes Malaysian IPO in next 2-3 years – report

TNG Digital could potentially fetch the valuation of a unicorn (with a valuation of $1 bilion or more) before the potential IPO, the sources added.

MATRADE partners HYT Cross Border to boost Malaysian MSMEs e-commerce activities

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has concluded a cooperation with HYT Cross Border Sdn Bhd on Thursday as part of its ongoing efforts to enable and empower Malaysia micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to begin their cross-border journeys and assist those who are currently expanding into the region.

Malaysia’s Boost Bank launches SME financing solutions

Boost Bank, Malaysia-based homegrown digital bank, announced on Thursday the upcoming launch of its SME Financing services in early October.

Malaysia & Cambodia launch cross-border QR payments connectivity

Under this linkage, consumers and merchants in both countries will be able to make and receive instant cross-border QR payments.