Malaysia stories
Asia Pacific set to overtake US in data centre capacity by 2030
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Asia Pacific is set to surpass the US by 2030 with 23,904 MW of data centre capacity, driven by rising demand and higher average rental rates.
Exclusive: ASUS redefining what sustainability means in the tech sector
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ASUS is the first globally to earn a five-star SGS sustainable procurement rating, pioneering eco-friendly innovation in the tech industry.
Paydibs unveils NEO terminal to simplify payments for MSMEs
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Paydibs launches its NEO terminal in Malaysia, uniting multiple payment methods into one device to simplify transactions for MSMEs at MYR RM189.
Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
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Sumsub launches 'The Beast 2.0' to fight a 121% surge in digital identity fraud across APAC, promoting secure digital access and inclusion in fintech and crypto sectors.
Puma & Adyen unify payments to enhance Asia Pacific retail
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Puma has partnered with Adyen to unify payment systems across Asia Pacific stores and events, boosting efficiency and delivering a seamless customer experience.
Australia ranked eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025
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Australia ranks eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025, boasting the highest minimum wage and shorter average work hours among top economies.
Maybank leads RM2.5 billion green data centre financing in Johor
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Maybank leads RM2.5 billion Islamic financing for DayOne's green data centres in Johor, part of a RM15 billion dual-currency deal supporting sustainable digital infrastructure.
Malaysia, Thailand & Japan lead Asia Pacific data centre growth
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Malaysia, Thailand and Japan are set to lead Asia Pacific's data centre growth, with Malaysia improving capacity per capita by 80% by 2030, says Cushman & Wakefield.
AI system to cut grid connection delays by 80% in US energy push
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Southwest Power Pool, Hitachi, and NVIDIA will cut US power grid connection delays by 80% using AI to speed energy planning and infrastructure upgrades.
Kubestronaut certification programmes drive cloud skills in Asia
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The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s Kubestronaut programmes boost cloud native skills in Asia, recognising 280 certified professionals since November 2024.
Yondr delivers Johor AI data centre phase six months early
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Yondr Group has completed the first 25MW phase of its Johor AI data centre six months early, advancing Malaysia’s role in Southeast Asia’s digital economy.
BIG Caring selects SAP on AWS to unify pharmacy operations
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BIG Caring Group has chosen RISE with SAP on AWS to unify operations across its 500+ Malaysian pharmacies, enhancing efficiency and customer experience.
Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering US trades from USD $0.99
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Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering unlimited US trades from USD $0.99 and 24-hour access to over 22,000 stocks and ETFs across global markets.
YouTube drives trust, eCommerce growth in Southeast Asia
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YouTube reaches 290 million in Southeast Asia, driving trust in creators and quadrupling video commerce’s share of regional eCommerce GMV to 20%.
KAF Digital Bank onboards with Temenos SaaS in Malaysia
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KAF Digital Bank has begun onboarding customers on Temenos SaaS, launching Shariah-compliant digital banking powered by Microsoft Azure in Malaysia.
Japan’s first NVIDIA DGX-Ready liquid-cooled data centre certified
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Japan’s first liquid-cooled data centre at Princeton Digital Group’s TY1 campus has earned NVIDIA’s DGX-Ready certification for advanced AI workloads.
Equinix acquires three Manila data centres as digital economy grows
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Equinix acquires three Manila data centres to bolster digital infrastructure amid the Philippines' USD $45bn digital economy surge in 2024.
APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
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Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.
WongPartnership & Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Asia
Fri, 30th May 2025
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WongPartnership and Thomson Reuters launch AI legal trial in Southeast Asia, using CoCounsel to enhance legal research across multiple countries.
Myriota expands Southeast Asia satellite IoT with AUD $25m boost
Wed, 28th May 2025
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Myriota boosts Southeast Asia satellite IoT expansion with AUD $25m funding to address remote connectivity challenges across agriculture, logistics, and water sectors.