Author: Karamjit Singh
Jirnexu acquires CompareHero Malaysia from Nasdaq listed MoneyHero in all-shares deal
Terms of transaction not disclosed, expected to close in July
Possibly first time SEA startup has acquired country assets of a Nasdaq company
DisruptInvest 2024: Gobind Singh talks digital, true investments and Madani but can he be bold?
Brush aside same old and outdated excuses over why it cannot be done and have trust
Must collaborate with other ministries to make the country shine as a digital nation
After losing major customer, Osram scales back micro LED dream, to sell plant in Malaysia owned by PNB, EPF, KWAP
Cancellation by major customer, believed to be Apple, trigger for decision
Original plan was to buy back plant from pension funds, asset manager after 10 years
Can Rais Hussin stamp his mark on Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem?
Received commitment of sizeable allocation from govt to improve MRANTI
To leverage 4IR to boost nation’s food production, firm up food security
Hitachi court petition to wind up Fusionex, reveal grim picture of alleged unethical and irresponsible conduct by Ivan Teh and his senior leadership
Great depth of detail of all irregularities and alleged wrongdoings
Suspicious transactions to V-Circle, Convedge for ‘development costs’
Action, accountability needed in Johor for state to realise digital economy future
Launch of Digital Johor Masterplan 2030 delayed till 1Q24
Can incoming Sultan, Tengku Ismail, inject urgency and drive state govt needs
Malaysian MNOs execute share subscription agreements with DNB as part of transition to Dual Network model for 5G
Each of the 5 telcos will take a 14% and inject US$50m into DNB
Key questions still remain in the air especially with regard to 2nd 5G network
Islamic lifestyle startup TheNoor to move HQ to Saudi Arabia
Malaysian startup inks partnership with Taibah Valley a Medina based VC
Relocation is part of efforts to support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 program
MDX 2023 as a platform to showcase Malaysian tech capabilities
MDEC aims to be spark to help the world discover capabilities of its companies
6-week event allows for many conversations to happen around specialised events
