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Have an innovation that deserves a bigger stage? Registration is now open for NICE 2026, Malaysia's premier innovation a...
07/08/2026

Have an innovation that deserves a bigger stage? Registration is now open for NICE 2026, Malaysia's premier innovation and commercialisation expo, where researchers, startups, industry and investors come together to turn ideas into market-ready solutions. Organised by MOSTI and implemented by MRANTI, the event returns to KLCC from 26–28 August with more than 180 innovations and a focus on connecting ideas with industry and investors.



Theme ‘Mission to Market. Malaysia to the World’ reflects ambition to accelerate the journey of homegrown technologies Supports efforts to translate Malaysia's strengths in science, technology and innovation into measurable economic outcomes Registration is now open for the National Innovation &...

Macnica's acquisition of Orangeleaf Consulting marks a strategic move to accelerate AI adoption, low-code development an...
05/08/2026

Macnica's acquisition of Orangeleaf Consulting marks a strategic move to accelerate AI adoption, low-code development and enterprise digital transformation in Southeast Asia.

Combine complementary strengths in deep manufacturing expertise, AI, IoT and cybersecurity Provide customers with an integrated transformation journey from application development to in-sourcing Orangeleaf Consulting Holdings Co (OLC), a Singapore-registered, Malaysian-founded digital transformation...

Registration is now open for Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026, bringing together startup founders, investors and ecosystem playe...
04/08/2026

Registration is now open for Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026, bringing together startup founders, investors and ecosystem players to drive innovation, investment and regional growth across ASEAN.

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Cradle has announced that registration for Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026 is now open.

Three Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation - APU students have developed an AI-powered smart evacuation sy...
04/08/2026

Three Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation - APU students have developed an AI-powered smart evacuation system that adapts escape routes in real time, earning first runner-up at the Tech 4 Good Challenge 2026.

AI-powered system adapts evacuation routes in real time to improve safety during emergencies Award-winning student project combines smart sensing, IoT and edge AI to protect building occupants Ever wondered what would happen if an emergency exit sign could do more than point to a fixed doorway? Thre...

Unisem's recovery is gaining momentum, with record Q2 revenue prompting Kenanga to raise earnings forecasts through FY20...
04/08/2026

Unisem's recovery is gaining momentum, with record Q2 revenue prompting Kenanga to raise earnings forecasts through FY2027—but it says much of the upside is already priced in.

Unisem is trading at about 81 times forecast FY2026 earnings and 39 times FY2027 earnings Record revenue, stronger ex*****on prompt Kenanga to up earnings forecasts through FY2027 When Unisem released its 2025 Annual Report earlier this year, management made the point that its heavy investments weig...

Funding Societies and Malaysia Debt Ventures are expanding their partnership to improve financing access for technology-...
03/08/2026

Funding Societies and Malaysia Debt Ventures are expanding their partnership to improve financing access for technology-driven and underserved Malaysian SMEs.

Funding Societies has secured a multi-year financing facility from MDV to expand funding for tech-driven and underserved SMEs.

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has pledged to mobilise industry, talent, infrastructure and innovation to help del...
30/07/2026

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has pledged to mobilise industry, talent, infrastructure and innovation to help deliver Malaysia Digital 2030, as the national roadmap targets a 30% digital economy contribution and positions Malaysia as a globally competitive AI nation by 2030.

MDEC will drive industry support for Malaysia Digital 2030 as the country works towards becoming an AI Nation by 2030.

Bank Negara Malaysia governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says Malaysia must retain more value from what it produces to achie...
30/07/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia governor Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says Malaysia must retain more value from what it produces to achieve sustainable, high-income growth, though the country's progress on key structural reforms remains uneven.

Abdul Rasheed frames Malaysia's next phase as a shift from value extraction to value creation The ambition is three decades old, yet two-thirds of Malaysians remain in low- or mid-skilled job Malaysia has spent years hosting the industries other countries design and profit from. It assembles and tes...

Endeavor's first Asia-Pacific Global Hub aims to help high-growth founders scale beyond their home markets by connecting...
29/07/2026

Endeavor's first Asia-Pacific Global Hub aims to help high-growth founders scale beyond their home markets by connecting them with global mentors, investors and opportunities.

Endeavor has announced the launch of its Global Hub in Singapore, which it says is its first in Asia-Pacific.

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