Malaysia
JC3 works on specific action plans to support economy transition in Malaysia
The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3), the platform established in 2019 to pursue collaborative actions for building climate resilience within the Malaysian financial sector, will continue to work with the government, the financial industry and its partners on specific action plans to support a just and orderly transition of the economy.
February 29, 2024
News,Malaysia,China,Sustainability
China’s GDS inks renewable energy agreement with Malaysia’s Cenergi
GDS, a China-based developer and operator of high-performance data centers, has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by establishing a 21-year renewable energy virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Malaysia’s solar power producer and diversified renewable energy developer, Cenergi SEA Berhad (Cenergi).
February 29, 2024
Capital A to list brand management platform in United States
Malaysia-based Capital A (formerly known as AirAsia Group Berhad) said Wednesday that Capital A International (CAPI), owner of the iconic AirAsia brand, will be publicly listed in the United States through business combination with Aetherium Acquisition Corp.
February 29, 2024
KMP invests in AI computer vision and consumer engagement advertising platform SmartRetail
Kumpulan Modal Perdana (KMP), a Malaysian government-owned tech-focused venture capital, announced Tuesday their successful investment in SmartRetail, a Singapore-based computer vision artificial intelligence (AI) profiling solutions and consumer engagement advertising technologies platform.
February 29, 2024
News,Malaysia,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Malaysia government mulling one-off subsidy to boost EV ownership – report
"This suggestion is being fine-tuned by the Finance Ministry," deputy minister said.
February 29, 2024
Maxis collaborates with Amazon Web Services to drive generative AI Innovation and 5G use cases
Maxis, Malaysia’s leading integrated telecommunications provider, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have on Tuesday announced a new collaboration to accelerate innovation in the dynamic fields of generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) and 5G use cases for Malaysian enterprise customers.
February 27, 2024
Maxis and Google Cloud collaborate to integrate GenAI innovations
Malaysian telco Maxis has expanded its strategic collaboration with Google Cloud by integrating generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into its workflow and service offerings.
February 27, 2024
Malaysia and Cambodia central banks team up to strengthen regional cooperation in financial innovation and payments
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) said Tuesday they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in financial innovation and payments. The MoU will promote closer cooperation between BNM and NBC to drive financial innovation and foster more efficient and secure cross-border payments for the…
February 27, 2024
Malaysia’s Gentari partners SEDC Energy to develop centralized hydrogen production hub in Sarawak
Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), through its subsidiary Gentari Hydrogen Sdn Bhd, has signed a heads of agreement (HOA) with SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDCE), a subsidiary of the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, for the joint development of a centralized hydrogen production hub in Sarawak’s Bintulu, to be known as the…
February 26, 2024
News,FinTech,Venture Capital,Singapore,Malaysia
Singapore FinTech Association launches Project Tapir to connect Singapore’s FinTechs with Malaysian VCs
The Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) has launched Project Tapir, partnering with Malaysia-based venture capital (VC) firms, Artem Ventures and OSK Ventures International Berhad (OSKVI) to identify and showcase promising Singapore FinTech companies who are keen to launch in Malaysia.
February 26, 2024