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
Precusor to a satellite-as-a-service plan targted at ASEAN countries
The satellite is set to launch from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia
ANGKASA-X has officially announced the upcoming launch of the A-SEANSAT-PG1 (PG1) satellite next month, marking the first step in the formation of a Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation designed and assembled in Malaysia over the…Continue Reading
Joint venture is under the patronage of MOSTI and MYSA
Combines Sirius’ space expertise with Angkasa-X’s satellite manufacturing
Sirius T&E together with Angkasa-X Innovation are exploring the field of rocket launchers and satellite construction in Malaysia for space industry players.
The announcement was made at LIMA23 Langkawi. During the memorandum signing ceremony between Sirius and Angkasa-X on 23rd May…Continue Reading