Samsung makes US.57 bil investment into first EV battery cell manufacturing plant in Malaysia

Investment represents confidence of multinational companies in MalaysiaSamsung SDI aim to solidify its position like a Global Top Tier Company by 2030 Samsung SDI Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Samsung SDIEM) observed a significant milestone the other day with the opening of its Phase Two ELECTRONIC VEHICLES battery cell manufacturing unit in…Continue Reading

Cisco, Celcom enhances M’sian mobile connectivity experience

Claims to power machine learning to enhance service provisioning periodTo enhance go to marketplace agility, create upcoming ready networks Cisco Systems and Celcom Axiata Bhd declared that their converged software-defined network (SDN) transport infrastructure, which each companies said leveraged machine learning to significantly improve their service provisioning timeIn a statement, Cisco…Continue Reading

Carsome expands Malaysia-based regional headquarters

Signifies Carsome’s efforts to grow a high-skilled workforce
Bolster regional presence through strategic hires, talent development Carsome announced the expansion of its regional headquarters in Malaysia. 
In a statement, the car e-commerce platform said the expansion signifies the company’s efforts to grow a high-skilled workforce to solve customers’ pain points in the car…Continue Reading

Thai Insurtech FairDee raises US mil in Series B

Top global investment team Eurozeo led this particular roundFairDee to provide innovative solutions to Thailänder brokers, customers Thai insurtech FairDee has raised Series B financing of US$65 mil (RM289 million) in the round led simply by French asset supervisor and leading global investment group, Eurozeo, which previously backed Grab, Southeast Asia’s biggest…Continue Reading

MDEC, UN to accelerate sustainability, climate action adoption  

MoU builds on existing cooperation between both organisations
Aims to build capacity, increase sustainability adoption in the digital economy in 5 key areas  The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UN Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei (UNGCMYB) to further raise awareness, build capacity and increase…Continue Reading

Altera Digital Health signs new agreement with SingHealth

Extension of agreement signed in 2017, will continue to 2029Altera to provide SingHealth with ongoing support Altera Digital Health, previously the Allscripts Hospitals and Large Physician Practices business section, has signed a multi-year agreement with Singapore’s largest public healthcare group, SingHealth, for the use of its SunriseTM suite of healthcare IT…Continue Reading

Okta appoints Ben Goodman as SVP, GM of Asia

Brings over 20 years of experience in the technology sectorTo look after business operations, spearhead development Okta announced that they have appointed IT business veteran and older business executive Bill Goodman (pic) since senior vice leader and general supervisor for Asia Pacific cycles (APAC).In a statement, the independent identification provider said…Continue Reading

East Ventures appoints Avina Sugiarto as partner

Joined as opportunity partner in January 2022Brings 12 years of experience in investing East Ventures, a sector-agnostic venture capital firm that has supported over 200 businesses in Southeast Asian countries, announced the scheduled appointment of Avina Sugiarto (pic) as a partner at the firm.Willson Cuaca, co-founder and managing partner of East…Continue Reading