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Axiata Cyber Fusion Centre began as an internal defence capability, but evolved into a regional operation HELIOS, a patented platform designed to improve threat detection, attribution, and the resilience of critical digital infrastructure What did Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel) try to do via a US$810 million acquisition in 2015, and fail, that Axiata Group Bhd […]

Tasked to drive growth, partnerships and AI adoption across key sectors Appointment reinforces NetApp’s support for Malaysia’s AI & digital transformation agenda NetApp®, the intelligent data infrastructure company, announced the appointment of Moti Uttam (pic) as country manager for Malaysia. In a statement, the company noted that this move underscores its support for the nation’s

Part of Malaysia’s fifth large scale solar programme  Will generate approximately 68,550 MWh of clean energy annually Malaysian clean energy company Solarvest Holdings Berhad has signed a US$23 million Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) contract with Jubli Pasifik Sdn. Bhd. for a solar project in Perlis. The 36MWac project, part of Malaysia’s Fifth Large

Building an SaaS platform was tough, each challenge proved a costly lesson in technical debt Build a product that solves real problems and achieves product–market fit, and money will follow The path to building a successful tech company is rarely straight. Overnight success stories (rarely from Malaysia or its Southeast Asian neighbours though), often steal

3rd CEO since 2022, Ashran Ghazi introduces Innovation District vision and Mission Driven Initiatives Industry engagement highlights opportunities to collaborate in park’s next phase of development “They have woken up now and are regularly engaging with me now,” said one tenant at MRANTI Park which is managed by Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI). Change

New Fitipower base signals shift towards high-value semiconductor design Move strengthens Malaysia’s push into high-value chip design and innovation Selangor has strengthened its push into semiconductor design with the establishment of Fitipower Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Taiwan-based Fitipower Integrated Technology Inc., at the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park in Puchong. The company has

Over 97% of homes remain without rooftop systems Bundles insurance into installation packages, removing the need for separate coverage Tune Protect Malaysia and Verdant Solar Sdn. Bhd. announced a partnership on 11 March 2026 in Kuala Lumpur to offer residential rooftop solar installations with embedded insurance coverage included in the installation package. Under the arrangement,

High-value jobs and talent development anchor AI Nation ambitions Domestic and foreign investments reinforce Malaysia’s digital momentum The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) secured US$22 billion (RM87 billion) in approved digital investments in 2025, driven by strong growth in artificial intelligence (AI), big data, data centres and cloud services. In a statement, the agency noted

Funding to accelerate profitable growth and regional expansion Partnership strengthens SEA–Greater China innovation and supply chain links Carsome Group Inc, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, has raised more than US$30 million (RM118 million) in a strategic funding round from new and existing investors, including the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC), Gobi Partners,

Keynotes & interactive sessions focus on AI adoption & corporate–startup collaboration Summit to connect corporates, startups & investors to accelerate real innovation partnerships The Corporate Innovation Global Summit will bring together global innovation leaders, C-suite executives, policymakers, investors, and innovation-ready startups and SMEs for a full-day, in-person event on 23 April 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.