EnergyFeaturedSiemens to supply equipment for Petronas’ Gas Field Development ProjectPritam BordoloiJune 4, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 4, 2020 The project is developed in the South China Sea, offshore Sarawak in Malaysia... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceMalaysia-based insurtech PolicyStreet secures $1.8 mn fundingPritam BordoloiJune 1, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 1, 2020 The startup will use the funds to improve product offering, increase sales and also expand in new markets... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasPetronas to cut costs after Q1 profit slumps by 68%Pritam BordoloiMay 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 25, 2020 Petronas will cut capex by 21pc and operating costs by 12pc this year... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareMalaysia’s BookDoc, WeDoctor join forces to fight against Covid-19Pritam BordoloiMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020 The companies will launch Global Consultation and Prevention Centres to assemble medical resources from different regions on one platform... Read more
AviationFeaturedGSV offers to buy ailing Malaysia Airlines for $2.5 bnInternational Finance Business DeskApril 8, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 8, 2020 A European bank has reportedly agreed to fund the deal... Read more
FeaturedTelecomMalaysia’s telcos to enhance 4G connectivity ahead of 5G rolloutBharath KumarMarch 6, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 6, 2020March 18, 2020 Celcom, Digi and Maxis sign an agreement for fibre infrastructure development... Read more
BankingFeaturedAxiata in talks with 11 parties for digital banking licence in MalaysiaPritam BordoloiFebruary 24, 2020February 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 24, 2020February 24, 2020 The digital bank could go online by mid-2021... Read more
FeaturedTechnology2019: Tech investment slumps 36% in Southeast AsiaPritam BordoloiFebruary 7, 2020February 12, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 7, 2020February 12, 2020 Tech investment in 2019 in Southeast Asia stood at $7.7 bn... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyDrone specialist Aerodyne receives funding to expand in SE AsiaPritam BordoloiFebruary 6, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 6, 2020 The Malaysia based company raises funds from North Summit Capital, Arc Ventures and Leave a Nest... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceAmerican insurance firms invest RM31 bn in MalaysiaPritam BordoloiFebruary 5, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 5, 2020 36% of the investments went into government bonds, 19% into infrastructure, and 7% into stocks... Read more