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FashionValet had experienced financial losses for five consecutive years before these investments.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/fashionvalet-scrutinized-khazanah-pnb-exit-losses

Board member Aireen Omar said she witnessed no fraudulent activities in the company's financial operations.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/fashionvalet-denies-financial-mismanagement-allegations

Migliarina has over 28 years of experience in telecommunications and high technology sectors.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/maybank-appoints-migliarina-lead-tech-strategy-chief

The company has noted issues with the plan's lack of detailed guidelines and the narrow timeframe.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/meta-finds-mys-social-media-licensing-plan-lacks-clarity

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There were over 650 applications from across the region, of which only 30 companies were selected as finalists.

https://www.techinasia.com/winners-2024-emerging-enterprise-awards

The funds are intended to expand its services and customer base in the Asian market.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/malaysian-crypto-exchange-hataio-raises-42m-seed-funding

Government funds and companies will be the lynchpin in the country’s ambition to cultivate more startups.

https://www.techinasia.com/breaking-tech-startup-perks-malaysias-budget-2025

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Bursa Malaysia saw 32 new listings in 2023, while Singapore Exchange managed only seven.

https://www.techinasia.com/how-sgx-can-learn-from-bursa-malaysias-playbook

Set to launch in November 2024, the programme seeks to build confidence among private investors.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/khazanah-improve-my-vc-ecosystem-new-initiatives

This preference stems primarily from Malaysia's advantageous electricity costs and fiscal incentives.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/tech-companies-favor-my-data-centers-id-minister

Vircle’s concept centers around purpose-bound money, allowing parents to give their kids funds for school expenses.

https://www.techinasia.com/vircle-cashless-malaysia

Oracle's new cloud region will include several dedicated data centers in Malaysia.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/oracle-invests-65b-malaysias-ai-cloud-infrastructure

The government also plans to create a national office dedicated to coordinating various initiatives related to AI.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/set-implement-cloud-ai-policies-google-invests

The project is expected to contribute more than $3 billion to the Malaysian economy by 2030.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/googles-2b-data-center-set-create-26500-jobs

The Chinese firm's entry highlights the brewing battle for market share between local and international chains.

https://www.techinasia.com/malaysias-coffee-chain-war-escalates-luckin-entry

The app currently raises funds for various initiatives, such as building community schools and installing solar water pumps.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/russian-social-fundraising-app-launches-msia

Despite the economic slowdown, Southeast Asia's insurtech secured US$530.7 million in 2023, a five-year high.

https://www.techinasia.com/visual-story/whos-seas-insurtech-sector

Pua Khein Seng returns home to spur on the local chip industry, but headwinds remain.

https://www.techinasia.com/embattled-flash-drive-inventor-returns-malaysia-new-bet

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https://www.techinasia.com/malaysia-ipos-tech-startups

The funding will also enable the group to develop backhaul infrastructure connecting cable landing stations to data centers.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/oms-group-invests-300m-se-asia-cable-network-upgrade

Policies need reworking if the country were to move up the value chain, say industry chiefs.

https://www.techinasia.com/malaysia-next-move-crucial-achieving-chip-dreams

Despite Bursa Malaysia having its biggest listing in years, some say tech firms who IPO on the exchange won’t fare the same.

https://www.techinasia.com/malaysias-ipo-market-sizzles-tech-firms-listing-fizzle

The company announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024.

https://www.techinasia.com/news/carsome-raises-46m-ebitda-grows-3x-revenue-rises-9

Both established names and new players are looking into M&As, partnerships, and AI integrations to boost market share.

https://www.techinasia.com/visual-story/key-ridehailing-players-sea-booking

In The Top Up this week, we look at tycoon Tong Kooi Ong’s new banking chapter and India’s latest lending initiative.

https://www.techinasia.com/malaysian-media-icon-full-circle

Avoidable mistakes could cost Malaysia its reputation as an up-and-coming tech hub.

https://www.techinasia.com/malaysia-tech-success

Still, "range anxiety," affordability, and limited charging infrastructure are major hurdles to wider adoption.

https://www.techinasia.com/malaysias-ev-race-electrifies-as-local-brands-undercut-on-price

Tong Kooi Ong returns to familiar territory after letting go of PhileoAllied Bank, a proto-digital bank, in 2001.

https://www.techinasia.com/media-tycoon-gbx-bank

Co-working operators in the fast-growing Malaysian city are offering value-added services that are helping drive the surge.

https://www.techinasia.com/cost-savings-fuel-demand-johor-bahru-shared-workspaces

Some 90% of Malaysians are underinsured. A new digital insurance framework could change that.

https://www.techinasia.com/malaysias-insurance-industry-set-shakeup

Entrepreneurs are looking across the causeway for lower living costs without sacrificing on quality.

https://www.techinasia.com/singapore-startups-seek-malaysia-greener-pastures

Two other candidates are also being considered for the top post as discussions are ongoing.

https://www.techinasia.com/microsofts-malaysia-coo-poised-lead-mdec-sources

In The Prompt this week, we look at how a Malaysian drone startup pivoted to ride the AI wave.

https://www.techinasia.com/drone-startup-trajectory-ai

We look at why Malaysia might be the next big thing in Southeast Asian tech and the drama between MapmyIndia and Ola Maps.

https://www.techinasia.com/malaysia-seas-tech-hub