Malaysia

US$4.72mil digital adoption boost to micro and SME enterprises from Malaysia’s economic stimulus
As part of a wide ranging platter of incentives announced to combat any impact from the Covid-19 virus, rural entrepreneurs receive a digital boost worth US$4.72 million.
Malaysian based Dahmakan raises US$18mil Series B round
Malaysian based Dahmakan raises US$18 million Series B with new institutional investors including Korea’s Woowa Brothers.
In ongoing rationalization, Prestariang to sell its tech university, UNIMY to Serba Dinamik
The fallout from the termination of its US$828 million (RM3.5 billion) government contract continues for Prestariang Bhd with the proposed sale of its tech university, UNIMY.
Malaysian healthtech startup DoctorOnCall helps government to combat COVID-19
Ministry of Health to address COVID-19 queries through virtual health advisory Relieve overcrowding at clinics, stop spread of misinformation about virus
For its 30th anniversary, Acer Malaysia brings a new Spin to their product line-up
The Taiwanese tech company celebrated its three decades in Malaysia by introducing products that debuted in the recent CES 2020.
That consortium idea for 5G? ‘We just have to make it work’ say telco CEOs
Not adopting sensible approach may see Malaysia have more problems later Changing mindsets for the new 5G business models seen as equally important
Startup Genome, MDEC Partner To Boost Malaysia’s Startup Ecosystem In 2020 And Beyond
Startup Genome will perform ecosystem assessment to identify policies, initiatives Collaboration part of MDEC drive to establish Malaysia as Heart of Digital ASEAN
Eye on the ball, MCMC swings for the fences with 5G
If MCMC and the government do not prepare the country for good, high quality, widely available and reliable networks, then the impact on the national economy can be grave.
National Digital ID Study underway as Malaysia seeks safe, secure online ID
Goal to improve convenience, promote inclusivity, reduce cost of access to services Co-chaired by Sec Gen of Communications & Multimedia Ministry & MCMC Chairman  
Malaysian govt sees 5G as key economic enabler, looking past any spectrum lobbying
NFCP Protem Committee agrees to share infra in more ways, including active spectrum sharing Communications Ministry, MCMC guided by what’s best for consumers, businesses, country
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