Malaysia stories
Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.
Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.
App marketers must start early, leverage AI, and optimise omnichannel strategies to capitalise on the 2025 holiday shopping surge amid evolving market challenges.
Nord Security partners with ACA Pacific to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity tools across APAC, enhancing defences amid rising regional cyber threats.
Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.
SmartBear teams up with Australian firm Adactin to distribute AI-powered software testing tools across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and India in key sectors.
Critical infrastructure in Asia-Pacific faces rising cyber threats as organisations tackle complex IT-OT divides and adopt AI for enhanced security visibility.
Southeast Asia's startup funding fell to USD $1.85 billion in H1 2025, a six-year low, amid economic uncertainty and stricter governance standards.
AirTrunk has secured AUD $16 billion in the largest sustainability-linked refinancing in APJ, supporting green data centres and social impact initiatives.
CloudMile has launched LumiTure.ai, a multi-cloud FinOps platform aimed at enhancing secure AI adoption and financial operations across Southeast Asia.
Malaysian finance leaders are urged to prepare early for phased e-invoicing mandates to ensure compliance and avoid fines up to MYR RM20,000 per violation.
Senetas has achieved PKTN certification at the Confidential level, allowing its CN Series encryptors to secure Malaysia's critical national information infrastructure.
Malaysia's top mobile operators launch a Number Verification API to help businesses combat online fraud and boost digital security across networks.
Southeast Asian businesses face up to USD $165.5m annual losses from IT outages as AI adoption surges, demanding smarter observability and system monitoring.
CelcomDigi launches MYR RM88 soundbox merging QR payments and e-invoicing to help Malaysian MSMEs adopt digital business tools with ease.
CelcomDigi partners with Malaysian authorities to pilot AI-driven traffic platform in Petaling Jaya, easing congestion and boosting smart city goals.
CelcomDigi launches pre-orders for iPhone 17 series in Malaysia with rebates up to MYR RM1,200 and free PhoneCARE protection starting 12 September 2025.
RushOwl has raised USD $10 million to expand its AI-driven ride-sharing platform across Asia, targeting markets including the Philippines, South Korea and Malaysia.
CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to train 5,000 Malaysian youths in AI, 5G and digital skills, supporting the nation's drive towards a digital economy and innovation.
QBE appoints Stephen Geisler as CEO South Asia and Ross Bethell as Head of Partnerships to boost growth and drive partnerships across its Asia business.