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Selection affirms Soft Space’s credibility and tech strength in Japan’s fintech scene Recognition cements Soft Space’s role in Japan’s fintech, driving cashless innovation Soft Space, a leading Fintech-as-a-Service (FaaS) provider headquartered in Malaysia, has been selected by Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. (TSE) as one of 20 supported companies in its annual Asia Startup Hub programme. […]

Brings 20+ years’ experience in tech and digital transformation Succeeds Rahavendra, former group chief digital & transformation officer Pos Malaysia Berhad, the national postal and parcel service provider, has announced the appointment of Shahrin Oli Mohamed (pic) as its new group chief technology officer, effective 20 October 2025. She succeeds Rahavendra, who previously served as

The iCadet programme gives students hands-on industry experience from year 2 Embeds AI across 10 faculties and 99 programmes, positioning it as Malaysia’s AI hub At the MDX Summit 2025, Multimedia University’s president, Prof. Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud, laid out the new reality: AI is not a course you add on; it is a capability

Southeast Asia’s digital landscape is characterised by a young, mobile-first, and tech-savvy population. Yet technological advancement is outpacing policy adaptation, creating complex governance challenges for the future of work. The panel explored how TFGI’s New Models of Work research reveals that when international wages flow into local economies, they reshape rental markets… Source

Startup programmes favour the privileged, leaving rural, underrepresented founders behind Simpler access, tailored support & patient capital can turn programmes into engines of inclusive growth On Malaysia Day, a CEO who leads a state agency focused on entrepreneurship development and I finally aligned our schedules for teh tarik at a mamak in downtown Kuala Lumpur.

KMP to invest up to US$672,000  in Halovision The investment will advance the Raptor and i-Falke series & provide working capital support Edelteq Holdings Berhad has announced the establishment of Halovision System Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture with Halo Technologies Sdn. Bhd., to develop and commercialise advanced Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems for the global

The event gave founders a rare chance to turn the tables in candid Q&A sessions Regional investors highlighted what they seek in founders & how they back ventures beyond funding Endeavor Malaysia, with the support of DCG and Luno, successfully hosted Endeavor’s Reverse Pitch 2025. The event drew over 100 founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem

Aims to accelerate Web3 innovation, position Malaysia as a global blockchain hub The secure layer will power Malaysia’s digital economy with solutions for government and business Finran Group, an institutional finance group with a digital venture capital arm and a digital finance advisory firm, has announced the launch of Teiza, which it claims is Malaysia’s

Aims to drive innovation and position Penang as a hub for early-stage startups The programme will boost investor numbers & capital, strengthening funding for startups Digital Penang, in collaboration with the Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN), has announced the launch of the Angel Investment Accelerator Programme—a pioneering initiative designed to nurture a new generation of

The parties will explore AI-driven monetisation to enhance customer experience Both companies will  drive innovation by sharing expertise and supporting startups U Mobile, Malaysia’s newest 5G network provider, has signed a memorandum of understanding naming Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) as one of its strategic technology partners to establish its Enterprise Innovation Platform (EIP).