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Loan enables for simplified SME financing, wider liquidity access Facility strengthens CapBay’s ability to support and grow Malaysian SMEs HSBC Malaysia has provided its first social loan facility to Bay Harbour Ventures Sdn Bhd (BHV), a special-purpose vehicle established by peer-to-peer (P2P) lender CapBay. In a statement, the bank noted that the social loan provided […]

 Recipients received US$6,600 to advance research and STEM leadership. Programme empowers women in STEM, amplifying their voices and global recognition The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (FWIS) programme is empowering Malaysia’s brightest women scientists, enabling them to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges. This year’s awardees represent the best of Malaysia’s next-generation scientific

Agency marks 25 years with renewed focus on AI-powered, data-driven marketing innovation Milestone underscores growing demand for SEO and AI-driven marketing solutions across M’sian businesses LOCUS-T, one of Malaysia’s leading digital marketing agencies, has been officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records for achieving the “Most Active SEO Service Contracts by an Agency”. Verified

Pikom Academy & TM Digital Innovation will create a platform to forecast skills & boost workforce upskilling Pikom & Silk Route Group to boost AI, cybersecurity & digital trade, cementing M’sia as a gateway to China & Asean Pilkom, the National Tech Association of Malaysia, has announced five major strategic collaborations at its annual leadership

FSeC-CaaS delivers enterprise-grade cybersecurity services for SMEs APU bridges Academia and Industry to train Malaysia’s next-gene cybersecurity experts Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) has achieved a national milestone, evolving beyond an academic hub into a full-fledged professional service provider. In a statement, the university noted that it is now the first and

In this Brownbag session, Dr. Charmaine Tan will share insights from her mixed-methods studies on what drives and what holds back Singaporean adults from pursuing further education and training. Drawing on evidence from focus groups, surveys, and discrete choice tasks, Dr. Tan will explore how adults weigh the costs and benefits of training, the roles

Southeast Asia faces the growing challenge of scams and fraud. The Global Anti-Scam Alliance reports that the region experienced a loss of USD 23.6 billion to scams over the past year, with 63% of internet users encountering fraudulent schemes. In Vietnam, this issue is also top-of-mind for digital economy stakeholders. Like other areas in the

Offers 40+ students with hearing and learning disabilities structured music education Sponsorship of US$11,000 provided through educator Stefanus Lucas, recipient of RISE Educator Award Taylor’s College and Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas Kota Kinabalu have unveiled an upgraded Inclusive Music Room designed to provide students with hearing impairment and learning disabilities access to music education. The

Malaysia’s digital economy is entering a pivotal stage of growth, marked by record investments and accelerating technological adoption across sectors. By mid-2025, Malaysia’s digital investments reached RM 42.6 billion under the Malaysia Digital initiative, marking a 125% quarter-on-quarter growth and signalling stronger investor confidence in the country’s tech ecosystem. Source

With the digital economy now contributing over a fifth of Malaysia’ GDP, the government has positioned digitalisation and emerging technologies as central to growth strategies such as Malaysia Digital and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030. At the same time, the country stands at a pivotal moment in shaping the future of work, where digitalisation