In a significant move to enhance digital banking access, AEON Bank has announced a partnership with foodpanda Malaysia aimed at boosting financial services among the platform’s extensive user base, which includes customers, delivery riders, merchants, and…
Amidst evolving regulatory landscapes, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB) finds itself in hot water as Malaysia’s central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), imposes a financial penalty due to service disruptions and compliance failures. The bank has been…
U Mobile has officially partnered with Melaka ICT Holdings Sdn Bhd (MICTH) through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that seeks to accelerate the deployment of U Mobile’s Next Gen 5G network within the region of Malacca. This collaboration is poised to…
In a significant move to stimulate digital innovation across Malaysia, Maxis has entered into a partnership with Aduna and Ericsson aimed at promoting standardized network application programming interfaces (APIs). This collaboration was unveiled through a…
In a significant announcement, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that the rationalization of the RON95 fuel subsidy will lead to lower fuel prices for Malaysians. This change, which has been eagerly anticipated, is set to roll out by the end of September,…
Gross gaming revenue in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines is on track to match or even surpass pre-pandemic levels, thanks to a surge in visitation and a thriving domestic market, as revealed in a recent report by S&P Global. The research underscores…
In a significant step towards enhancing mobile connectivity in Malaysia, YTL Communications has launched a fully functional multi-operator core network (MOCN) 4G base station in Gertak Sanggul, a picturesque coastal suburb of George Town. This initiative…
The retail landscape in Asia is witnessing a striking transformation as digital shopping experiences increasingly complement traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Consumers are embracing a fusion of online convenience and in-store engagement, creating a unique…
Eco Shop, a prominent household goods retail chain in Malaysia, operates more than 250 stores nationwide. Renowned for offering an extensive selection of home goods at affordable prices, Eco Shop is committed to making life easier for its customers by…
Two projects were completed and another two were launched in Q1. Prime Residential Sector on the Rise Kuala Lumpur’s prime residential sector is gearing up for significant expansion, buoyed by a post-pandemic recovery, supportive government initiatives aimed…
In a strategic move to bolster its supply chains amidst global uncertainties, Lidl, one of Europe’s largest supermarket chains, is setting its sights on sourcing more products from Vietnam and Malaysia. This shift marks a significant step in the company’s…
As the digital landscape accelerates across Asia, data centers are emerging as the backbone of telecom cloud adoption. These facilities are not just brick-and-mortar structures; they act as critical nodes where telecommunications companies converge,…
Asia’s retail landscape is brimming with innovation, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rise of omnichannel strategies among major players. As consumers in the region demand seamless shopping experiences that integrate both online and physical…
In a bid to elevate its status on the global stage, Malaysia is setting its sights on spotlighting premium durian cultivars, including the Black Thorn, Red Prawn, and Hajah Hasmah. According to Datuk Nor Sam Alwi, director-general of the country’s Department…
Malaysia’s digital banking landscape is shifting, as the nation’s new players in the sector are reassessing their approaches to deposit gathering amidst challenges in lending growth, which has turned out to be more costly and sluggish than initially…
The exciting new TV series “Lord of the Flies,” produced by Sony Pictures and the BBC, marks another high-profile project under the Film in Malaysia Incentive, as shared by Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, the CEO of the National Film Development Corporation.…