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Restrictive digital regulations cost Malaysia RM792m in annual VC funds, study shows

Digital regulations are increasingly impacting Malaysia's startup ecosystem, according to a study by Oxford Economics commissioned by Digital Prosperity Asia. The report reveals that compliance...

Johor’s grid faces potential bottlenecks as data centres expand rapidly

Johor is rapidly becoming a key digital infrastructure hub in Southeast Asia, with data centres projected to consume 40% of the state's electricity demand by...

Malaysia’s card payments to grow by 6.1% in 2025

Malaysia's card payments market is projected to grow by 6.1% in 2025, reaching MYR408.5b (US$89.3b), according to GlobalData. This growth is attributed to increased electronic...

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Malaysia secures RM7m bioeconomy deals with Taiwan

Malaysia has solidified its position in the regional bioeconomy sector by formalising three strategic collaborations with Taiwan, valued at approximately RM7m. These agreements were announced at the Malaysia Regional Collaboration...

CIMB Islamic injects investment into agropreneurship

CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad has committed RM750,000 to the iTEKAD Melon Manis Terengganu Graduate Agropreneur Programme, empowering 40 students from underserved communities since 2023. The initiative, which focuses on sustainable...

Aonic secures $10m funding for drone expansion

Aonic, a Malaysia-based drone technology company, has secured $10m in Series A funding to expand its operations globally. The investment, led by Kairous Capital and supported by Jelawang Capital through...

Allianz expands Orang Asli program, impacts 1,318 villagers

Allianz Malaysia Berhad, in collaboration with Yayasan Kajian dan Pembangunan Masyarakat (YKPM), reports significant progress in its Orang Asli Sustainable Livelihood Green Economy Programme. Launched in 2024, the initiative aims...

WTK Holdings obtains shareholder approval for plantation expansion

WTK Holdings Berhad, a diversified group based in Sarawak, has received unanimous shareholder approval for its proposed acquisition of Desacorp Sdn Bhd, Imbok Enterprise Sdn Bhd, and WTK Oil Mill...

Onnu partners with Agrotech for carbon removal in Malaysia

UK-based pyrolysis company Onnu has partnered with Agrotech Bioenergy to convert agricultural residues in Malaysia into renewable energy, high-grade biochar, and verified carbon credits. The collaboration, which began operations last...

Farm Price boosts Singapore revenue by over 30%

Farm Price Holdings Berhad, a Johor-based wholesaler and distributor, has reported a notable increase in its revenue contribution from Singapore, surpassing 30% for the nine months ending 30 September 2025....

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Malaysia secures RM7m bioeconomy deals with Taiwan

Malaysia has solidified its position in the regional bioeconomy sector by formalising three strategic collaborations with Taiwan, valued at approximately RM7m. These agreements were announced at the Malaysia Regional Collaboration...

CIMB Islamic injects investment into agropreneurship

CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad has committed RM750,000 to the iTEKAD Melon Manis Terengganu Graduate Agropreneur Programme, empowering 40 students from underserved communities since 2023. The initiative, which focuses on sustainable...

Aonic secures $10m funding for drone expansion

Aonic, a Malaysia-based drone technology company, has secured $10m in Series A funding to expand its operations globally. The investment, led by Kairous Capital and supported by Jelawang Capital through...

Allianz expands Orang Asli program, impacts 1,318 villagers

Allianz Malaysia Berhad, in collaboration with Yayasan Kajian dan Pembangunan Masyarakat (YKPM), reports significant progress in its Orang Asli Sustainable Livelihood Green Economy Programme. Launched in 2024, the initiative aims...

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Malaysia secures RM7m bioeconomy deals with Taiwan

Malaysia has solidified its position in the regional bioeconomy sector by formalising three strategic collaborations with Taiwan, valued at approximately...

CIMB Islamic injects investment into agropreneurship

CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad has committed RM750,000 to the iTEKAD Melon Manis Terengganu Graduate Agropreneur Programme, empowering 40 students from...

Aonic secures $10m funding for drone expansion

Aonic, a Malaysia-based drone technology company, has secured $10m in Series A funding to expand its operations globally. The investment,...

Allianz expands Orang Asli program, impacts 1,318 villagers

Allianz Malaysia Berhad, in collaboration with Yayasan Kajian dan Pembangunan Masyarakat (YKPM), reports significant progress in its Orang Asli Sustainable...

WTK Holdings obtains shareholder approval for plantation expansion

WTK Holdings Berhad, a diversified group based in Sarawak, has received unanimous shareholder approval for its proposed acquisition of Desacorp...

Onnu partners with Agrotech for carbon removal in Malaysia

UK-based pyrolysis company Onnu has partnered with Agrotech Bioenergy to convert agricultural residues in Malaysia into renewable energy, high-grade biochar,...

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Restrictive digital regulations cost Malaysia RM792m in annual VC funds, study shows

Digital regulations are increasingly impacting Malaysia's startup ecosystem, according to a study by Oxford Economics commissioned by Digital Prosperity Asia. The report reveals that compliance...

Johor’s grid faces potential bottlenecks as data centres expand rapidly

Johor is rapidly becoming a key digital infrastructure hub in Southeast Asia, with data centres projected to consume 40% of the state's electricity demand by...

Malaysia’s card payments to grow by 6.1% in 2025

Malaysia's card payments market is projected to grow by 6.1% in 2025, reaching MYR408.5b (US$89.3b), according to GlobalData. This growth is attributed to increased electronic...

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Malaysia secures RM7m bioeconomy deals with Taiwan

Malaysia has solidified its position in the regional bioeconomy sector by formalising three strategic collaborations with Taiwan, valued at approximately RM7m. These agreements were announced at the Malaysia Regional Collaboration...

CIMB Islamic injects investment into agropreneurship

CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad has committed RM750,000 to the iTEKAD Melon Manis Terengganu Graduate Agropreneur Programme, empowering 40 students from underserved communities since 2023. The initiative, which focuses on sustainable...

Aonic secures $10m funding for drone expansion

Aonic, a Malaysia-based drone technology company, has secured $10m in Series A funding to expand its operations globally. The investment, led by Kairous Capital and supported by Jelawang Capital through...

Allianz expands Orang Asli program, impacts 1,318 villagers

Allianz Malaysia Berhad, in collaboration with Yayasan Kajian dan Pembangunan Masyarakat (YKPM), reports significant progress in its Orang Asli Sustainable Livelihood Green Economy Programme. Launched in 2024, the initiative aims...

WTK Holdings obtains shareholder approval for plantation expansion

WTK Holdings Berhad, a diversified group based in Sarawak, has received unanimous shareholder approval for its proposed acquisition of Desacorp Sdn Bhd, Imbok Enterprise Sdn Bhd, and WTK Oil Mill...

Onnu partners with Agrotech for carbon removal in Malaysia

UK-based pyrolysis company Onnu has partnered with Agrotech Bioenergy to convert agricultural residues in Malaysia into renewable energy, high-grade biochar, and verified carbon credits. The collaboration, which began operations last...

Farm Price boosts Singapore revenue by over 30%

Farm Price Holdings Berhad, a Johor-based wholesaler and distributor, has reported a notable increase in its revenue contribution from Singapore, surpassing 30% for the nine months ending 30 September 2025....

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