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

Asia Mobiliti to enable Truck It with advertising technology

To provide telematics, geo-mapping technologies to Truck It
Combines outdoor advertising with IoT to bring innovation in AdTech Asia Mobility Technologies Sdn Bhd (Asia Mobiliti) has signed a commercial agreement with Truck It Sdn Bhd (Truck It).
In a statement, the mobility-as-a-service and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider said it will enable…Continue Reading

MDEC launches Digital Climate Action Pledge

 Introduced corporate pledge aimed at boosting sustainability Pledge jointly developed by MDEC, in partnership with UNGCMYB The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has jointly launched the MDEC launches Digital Climate Action Pledge (Mdcap) in partnership with UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB).
Minister of communications and multimedia Annuar Musa launched…Continue Reading

Mastercard, Grab launch programme to boost entrepreneurship

Includes courses for Grab drivers, delivery partners
Aims to support small businesses to digitise operations Mastercard and Grab have launched the “Small Business, Big Dreams” regional programme to digitally upskill gig economy workers and small businesses in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. 
In a joint statement, both companies said the collaboration is part…Continue Reading

MDEC’s Malaysia Digital Week 2022 kicks off

A renowned lineup of speakers, leading thought leaders
Aligned with Malaysia Digital, to strengthen Malaysia as digital hub  Malaysia Digital Week 2022 (MDW2022), organised by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) returns in its fourth edition from Oct 11 to Oct 14.
In a statement, the agency said among the internationally-renowned line up of…Continue Reading

Cradle board picks Lilyana Abdul Latiff as next CEO

Official appointment awaiting letter from Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation
Ecosystem to benefit from proven entrepreneur with an understanding of key challenges DNA has reliably learnt that the board of Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd has chosen well known and respected startup ecosystem builder, Lilyana Abdul Latiff (pic) as its group chief…Continue Reading

Amidst the Great Resignation, is HR Tech a panacea

Minimising drudgery of HR work via automation fosters positive experiences
Seamless, user-friendly HR experience, a must to attract & retain the best The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly led to a new group of terms added to management lexicon – Hybrid Work, WFH, Zoom Fatigue, Quiet Quitting and The Great Resignation among them.
At…Continue Reading

Policy Street appoints Tang Siew Wai as chief digital officer

Regional insurtech player, PolicyStreet, has appointed Tang Siew Wai as chief digital officer.
In a statement, the company said Tang will spearhead the development of growth strategy for PolicyStreet with a focus on strengthening its market position, forging strategic alliances, and driving growth initiatives.
PolicyStreet is a company that provides reinsurance, general insurance,…Continue Reading