AWS to launch cloud infrastructure region in Thailand

Plans to invest more than US$5 billion in Thailand over 15 years
Supporting transformation local infrastructure investments Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced plans to open an infrastructure region in Thailand. 
In a statement, the cloud player said its new AWS Asia Pacific (Bangkok) region will consist of three availability zones, adding to the…Continue Reading

AWS to launch infrastructure region in Thailand

Plans to invest more than US$5 billion in Thailand over 15 years
Supporting transformation local infrastructure investments Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced plans to open an infrastructure region in Thailand. 
In a statement, the cloud player said its new AWS Asia Pacific (Bangkok) region will consist of three availability zones, adding to the…Continue Reading

NEC selected to implement biometric solutions for NIISe

Solutions feature highly accurate, reliable multimodal biometrics authentication
To be deployed at immigration checkpoints to enable smooth passenger experiences NEC Corporation of Malaysia has been awarded the sub-contract for the implementation of its automated biometric identification system (NEC ABIS) and border control solution (e-Gate) by the main contractor for the National Integrated…Continue Reading

Pocket raises pre-seed funding led by East Ventures

Aims to democratise access to digital payment, build financial literacy
Funds for towards product development, increasing user adoption Pocket, an Indonesia-based startup that provides a holistic financial health platform for families, announced the completion of an undisclosed amount of pre-seed funding in a round led by East Ventures. ​
In a statement, the fintech…Continue Reading

Singapore-based bolttech secures Series B investment

Funds will be used to fuel global expansion 
Startup is currently valued at approx US$1.5 billion bolttech has announced that Tokio Marine, alongside other shareholders, will lead its Series B funding round. 
In a statement, the insurtech firm said this recent investment values the startup at an up-round valuation of approximately US$1.5 billion…Continue Reading

Yes launches first Malaysian 5G Experience Store

M’sians can experience ultra-fast connectivity of Yes 5G
Yes 5G Databack programme with Shopee YTL Communications’ Yes has launched the Yes Experience Store that is fully enabled and powered by 5G connectivity at Lot 10, Bukit Bintang. 
In line with Yes’ mission to enable 5G connectivity for all Malaysians, the store aims to…Continue Reading

Many Yong Mama’s out there as MATRADE leverages digital to help power Malaysian exports

TPO that is action-oriented & focused on delivering its mission statement
Various targeted action plants drawn to support MyDIGITAL aspirations As an agency that was created almost 30 years ago, the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has been mandated to assist Malaysian entrepreneurs to develop and expand their export markets to…Continue Reading

Yayasan Peneraju, airasia academy to nurture tech talents

Aims to increase chances of employability amongst B40 community
To make education in tech more inclusive, accessible and relevant  Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera (Yayasan Peneraju) has teamed up airasia academy to help stigmatised minorities increase their chances of employability by equipping them with the relevant knowledge and marketable skills in the technology-driven…Continue Reading

Penjana Kapital partners Sea to co-organise 8th Capital Connections Forum

Penjana flagship programme to stimulate Malaysian economy Dynamic change in retail provides unique opportunity for startups Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd, an agency under the purview of the Ministry of Finance, partnered with Sea Limited (Malaysia) (Sea) to co-organise the 8th installation of Capital Connections in an effort to cultivate a vibrant…Continue Reading

Axiata among first three telcos globally to achieve TM Forum’s ‘Running on ODA’ Status

Recognition of Axiata’s global industry leadership and execution capability
Able to assist other telco groups in their digital transformation journeys Axiata Group Bhd, one of Asia’s leading telco groups serving over 163 million subscribers, announced today that it had been named by the TM Forum as one of the first three telcos…Continue Reading