Chia is currently the CFO of MyAirline
She was previously with Air Asia for 11 years
Catcha Digital Berhad announced today that it appointed Shireen Chia Yin Ting (PIC) as its new Independent Non-Executive Director (INED), effective 31 May 2023.
Chia is currently the Chief Financial Officer of MYAirline, a new startup airline in…Continue Reading
Hands-on experience in tech industry through a paid internship
12 weeks program, participants assigned mentor to guide them
The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) announced yesterday the launch of the Pikom Industry Internship Program, a new initiative to bridge the skills gap in the digital industry.
The program will initially start off from…Continue Reading
Access to finance is critical to agriculture’s future, said SC chairman
Capital market could help Malaysia achieve its food security agenda
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) encourages the broader adoption of financial technology (fintech) in agriculture to help achieve the country’s food security agenda.
SC Chairman Awang Adek Hussin (pic) said access to finance…Continue Reading
Both startups will receive pre-seed funding of up to US$10,813
The two were chosen from the 26 Malaysian startups that joined the cohort
Nine aspiring Malaysian startups showcased their innovative solutions in front of a live audience of investors, industry experts, and fellow entrepreneurs during 1337 Ventures’ much-awaited Alpha Startup Pre-Accelerator programme. The pre-accelerator…Continue Reading
Five winners from each state will recieve US$2,166
Five national winners will get an additional US$6,500
Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia is returning this year and accepting applications from all entrepreneurs in Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia.
The programme takes entrepreneurs through workshops to develop their business ideas, test their business models, and prepare them for…Continue Reading
Japan, Thailand, and Germany in 2023 destination schedule
US$109k value creation expected per company across 24 months
The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) invites high-growth startups looking to expand their business presence in Japan, Germany and Thailand to sign up for its Global Market Fit Programme (GMP). Applications are open with four cities…Continue Reading
A solution leveraging 3D scanning & ML to achieve better quality control
HILTI seeks ideas that transcend limitations of digitalisation in construction
After-sales services and diagnostics, particularly in diagnosing previously sold defective tools, are crucial for maintaining good branding as they directly impact user experiences. Research reveals that 83% of consumers abandon…Continue Reading
There will be a 12-hour activation period when switching devices
Maybank will also introduce a Kill Switch feature for debit cards soon
All Secure2u authorisations will be moved to Maybank’s MAE app on 1st July 2023, the single point of authorisation through the MAE app which is tied to one device per account. This means…Continue Reading
She was formally from Hong Leong Bank
Achievements include management of a US$4.496 bil portfolio
TrueMoney Malaysia has appointed Kein Ai Ng (pix), as their Head of Marketing and Partnership for Malaysia. Kein Ai was previously from Hong Leong Bank, where she was the Head of Merchant Sales in Malaysia.
At Hong Leong Bank, Kein…Continue Reading
Programme to support development of 150 early-stage startups by 2024
To accept 18 early-stage startups to programme, bringing total to 115
Startup Studio Indonesia (SSI), a startup accelerator programme backed by the Indonesian government, recently announced that its alumni have collectively secured funding worth US$65.8 million (RM305 million).
To continue the success of these startup…Continue Reading