Malaysia

Malaysia government mulling one-off subsidy to boost EV ownership – report

"This suggestion is being fine-tuned by the Finance Ministry," deputy minister said.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

Malaysian regulators pledge speedier IPO approvals for Main, ACE markets

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia Berhad have jointly committed to an expedited three-month approval period for initial public offerings (IPO) on both the Main Market and the ACE Market. The commitment is applicable to new IPO applications received from March 1, 2024.

Malaysia’s TNB aims to electrify 30 percent of its operational fleet by 2030

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), a Malaysia-based energy company, is pioneering a bold step towards a sustainable future by committing to electrify 30 percent of its operational fleet by 2030 as part of an extensive carbon reduction strategy.

Malaysia’s Gentari launches clean energy platform ‘Gentari Go’ in Asia Pacific

Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd, through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd (Gentari), has launched Gentari Go, a customer experience platform offering an integrated sustainable lifestyle by unifying Gentari’s clean energy ecosystem.

MDEC partners BMCC to bolster digital trade and economic cooperation between Malaysia and UK

British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) have on Thursday announced the signing of memorandum of understanding (MOU) in a move to bolster digital trade and economic cooperation between the United Kingdom and Malaysia.