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Malaysia launches EV and Battery Management Guidelines
Malaysia has on Friday officially launched the Electric Vehicle and Battery Management (EVBM) Guidelines.
From retrenchment to building a ‘dream’ team of marketers that drove a 6-figure revenue within a year
Being on the receiving end of the retrenchment notice gave me time to think through what really mattered to me. Yes, it was an unpleasant experience, and getting back on my feet seemed like an impossible task. But, having gone through it, it marked a life-changing trajectory for my career, filled with lessons I would not have learned otherwise.
PasarPolis partners Gojek to expand insurance access in Indonesia
Indonesian insurtech firm PasarPolis has announced a major expansion of its strategic partnership with GoTo Group's on-demand service firm Gojek, to expand insurance access in Indonesia.
Singtel launches AI cloud service for enterprises
Singtel announced on Thursday the launch of RE:AI, its new Artificial Intelligence Cloud Service (AI Cloud) offering, aimed at democratizing AI to make it widely available to organizations. This gives enterprises and public sector customers affordable access to AI technologies that can seamlessly transform their operations without needing to invest or…
Singapore’s Meridian Innovation secures $12.5M to scale operations
Meridian Innovation Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based thermal imaging sensors developer, has announced it has raised $12.5 million in a funding round led by new investors, strategic partners, as well as participation from existing investors.
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.
Maybank sees Bukalapak a potential candidate for TEMU
Maybank Investment Bank sees Indonesian e-commerce firm Bukalapak as a potential candidate for TEMU, an online marketplace operated by the Chinese e-commerce company PDD Holdings, due to its leaner business model.
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.
Alternative Airlines partners Triple-A to expand cryptocurrency options
Alternative Airlines, an online travel agency based in the United Kingdom,, has on Thursday announced its partnership with Triple-A, a licensed digital currency provider based in Singapore, to expand cryptocurrency options.
Preparing Singaporean homes and condominiums for the EV revolution
As the adoption of electric vehicles accelerates, #Singapore’s homes and condominiums must prepare for this shift. Addressing shared charging facilities, power supply limitations, and network connectivity challenges are critical steps in ensuring that #EV owners can charge their vehicles efficiently and without undue stress.
