Homegrown Platform CUSTA Upscales With 4,000 Products And Unlimited Customisation, First Of Its Kind At Scale
CUSTA, a homegrown Malaysian customisation e-commerce platform, today announced a full-scale renewal of its service, doubling the catalogue to 4,000 products, introducing unlimited customisation combinations, and integrating instant best-price and lead-time, replacing the manual WhatsApp quotation loops that have long slowed the industry. This positions CUSTA as the first platform in Malaysia to combine unlimited […]
D.E.A.R. Malaysia, We Need More Reading Dates to Strengthen Children’s Literacy
Literacy, a concern? Not for us; after all, Malaysia’s literacy rate currently sits at an impressive 96%. But here’s the catch: being able to read words on a page isn’t the same as truly understanding them. The latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results reveal a worrying truth: Malaysian students are falling behind in […]
microLEAP Drives MSME Financing Growth with 139% YoY Increase as MyCIF Expands National Reach
Malaysia’s peer-to-peer (P2P) financing sector continued to grow in scale and relevance in 2024, driven by strong private investor participation despite a reduction in public co-investment activity. According to the latest annual report by the Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF), 4,464 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) received P2P financing support last year, marking a 24 […]
The Ideal Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: The Grand Opening Of Collaborative Business Hub, The Dune
As the nature of work is constantly shifting, entrepreneurs need the power of community more than ever for sustainable success and growth. With that in mind, The Dune @ Light Grey — a future-forward, shared working space for committed entrepreneurs seeking a supportive ecosystem to grow— has officially been launched. This hub offers businesses exclusive […]
iherng 100K JAM Carnival Celebrates Milestone with Industry Experts and Property Enthusiasts
With the local property market on the rise, the 100K JAM Carnival offered a unique opportunity for homeowners and investors to engage with some of the country’s top real estate experts. Organised by property influencer Sean Tan and The Makeover Guys, the event celebrated Tan’s milestone of reaching 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. Hosted at Emhub, […]
TERAJU Awards microLEAP the Largest Portion of RM100 Million Fund to Boost Bumiputera Economy through the Islamic-Working Capital Project Financing Programme (i-WCPF)
In a landmark announcement, the Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera (TERAJU) has allocated a RM100 million fund across Malaysia’s top peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platforms, with the largest share awarded to microLEAP. This significant allocation, as part of the Islamic-Working Capital Project Financing Programme (i-WCPF), underscores TERAJU’s confidence in microLEAP’s essential role in advancing the Bumiputera economic […]
The University of Manchester South East Asia Hosts a Panel Discussion on the Ethical Implications of AI Solutions in Finance
The University of Manchester South East Asia (UoMSEA) collaborated with the International Compliance Association (ICA) to host a panel discussion titled ‘AI & Ethics – Replacing Blood with Code’ at Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, focusing on the ethical challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Part of UoM’s Bicentenary Events Series which celebrates 200 years of learning, innovation, […]
microLEAP Applauds SC’s Call for Islamic Finance Collaboration to Shape the Future of Islamic Fintech
microLEAP, Malaysia’s prominent P2P financing platform specialising in Islamic financing, welcomes the recent call by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) for stakeholders to collaborate in shaping the future of Islamic fintech. As pioneers in introducing both Shariah-compliant and conventional financing on the same platform, microLEAP fully supports SC Chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi’s emphasis on […]
The Early Education Crisis: Creating Brighter Beginnings For the Next Generation
A child’s introduction to school should always be an exciting time, brimming with anticipation and curiosity. However, 24% of Malaysian children lack school-readiness skills as they take their first steps into primary education. It is even more disheartening as 61% of said children, who hail from lower-income families, fail to meet adequate reading proficiency levels […]
TMOG Partners with PKNS and Datum Corp International for Datum Jelatek Residence
Malaysia’s leading modern home renovator, The Makeover Guys (TMOG) is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) and DatumCorp International (DCI), marking a notable chapter in luxury living at Datum Jelatek Residence. In this partnership, TMOG has been appointed as the official home renovator for a limited-time, limited-units promotional offer […]
Building on a Legacy of Giving: Roche Malaysia Children’s Walk 2024 raises RM91,039.60 for Children in Need
The Roche Children’s Walk is a cherished employee-led tradition, and in 2024, they once again unite in their commitment to transform the lives of underprivileged children in over 75 communities worldwide. In Malaysia, over 1,000 passionate Roche employees from the Pharmaceuticals, Diagnostics, and Services & Solutions divisions united in a two-month fundraising effort to power […]
Championing Resilience: microLEAP Sponsors Fugee School Teams for Faisal Cup 2024
In a heartening display of solidarity and support, microLEAP, Malaysia’s pioneering platform offering both Shariah-Compliant and Conventional Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing, proudly announces its sponsorship of the Fugee School’s boys and girls football teams for the upcoming Faisal Cup 2024. This sponsorship includes football jerseys, shorts, socks, boots, and goalkeeper gloves, equipping these young athletes to […]
A New Lease On Life Insurance: GoInsuran Partners With FiLife To Offer Life Insurance Products
In 2021, Malaysia was officially declared an aged nation, with the nation’s elderly population composition reaching 7.4% in 2023. However, according to The Star, less than half of the Malaysian population is still not insured. This is despite industry experts urging the public to have adequate life and medical coverage – especially as we collectively […]
AI and Automation Poised to Transform Payroll Management in Malaysia
Payroll providers across Malaysia are increasingly recognising the transformative potential of AI and automation in payroll processes. According to Employment Hero’s, 2024 The Power of Automated Payroll Report SEA: Malaysia, a leading HR and payroll solutions provider, 81% of Malaysian payroll professionals find reducing payroll processing time through AI and automation appealing. This shift is […]
Exabytes Leads the Charge Supported by MYNIC in Malaysian Business Digitalisation Drive
Exabytes, Southeast Asia’s leading All-in-one Business, Cloud, Digital, and E-commerce solutions provider, with the support of MYNIC, the official .MY domain registry under the Ministry of Digital, is advancing the digitalisation of Malaysian businesses in line with the nation’s digital transformation goals. This comes as recent reports indicate that 76% of consumers visit a business’s […]
Exabytes Spearheads Female Empowerment in Southeast Asia’s Digital World at the 2024 AWEWE Conference in Malaysia
Exabytes has once again partnered with CIMB Group, the official Platinum Sponsor of the conference.
The University of Manchester Celebrates 200 Years of Educational Excellence Worldwide
The University of Manchester, a member of the esteemed Russell Group of universities, reached a major historical milestone as it celebrates its bicentenary anniversary. Hosting a series of receptions in five key locations for alumni across the globe, reaffirming their commitment to excellence in research, education, and innovation since its establishment in 1824. Singapore had […]
Rev Up Your AC, Not The Planet: Introducing Teratech Kool Coat from Automotive Synergy
As Earth Day approaches this 22 April, Malaysia is witnessing the effects of the changing environment firsthand, with a worsening heatwave on the horizon. In fact, average temperatures are leaning dangerously close to 40 degrees every day and various efforts have been deployed to help Malaysians endure the extreme heat. For award-winning automotive care and […]
COPE Private Equity Sdn Bhd Invests in Malaysia’s Leading Enterprise Mobility ESG Provider, Complete Human Network Sdn. Bhd.
COPE Private Equity (“COPE”) is pleased to announce its investment in Complete Human Network Sdn. Bhd.
Embracing Life Beyond The Disease: A Deeper Look at Living With Haemophilia
The world is gearing up to commemorate World Hemophilia Day on 17 April 2024. With a high national prevalence of the disease, the Malaysian healthcare ecosystem is at the cusp of change, where there is a need for initiatives that help raise awareness and undertake unified efforts for improved haemophilia care. People with Haemophilia (PwH) […]
From SC’s Insights to microLEAP’s Impact: A Bold Leader in the Fintech Revolution for Financial Inclusion
As Malaysia’s first Shariah-Compliant and Conventional P2P Financing platform, microLEAP is dedicated to spearheading financial inclusion and innovation. Aligning with the Securities Commission Malaysia’s 2023 Annual Report, which highlights the significant growth of alternative fundraising by 27.8%, microLEAP stands out as a leader in this paradigm shift, particularly in the realm of Shariah-compliant financing. microLEAP’s […]
7 Years of Redesigning Spaces and Redefining Work: INFINITY8 Kicks off 2024 With 4 New Locations Across Malaysia
The Malaysian office market has seen major overhauls over the past few years, with coworking offices gaining ground as the preferred choice of workspace. Flexible and affordable spaces are now in vogue as offices around the world look to reconsider their office space strategies. In this part of the globe, homegrown coworking space hero INFINITY8 […]
Serving Up Support: Burger King and Women’s Aid Organisation Collaborate for International Women’s Day
In line with International Women’s Day, Burger King is partnering with the Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) to distribute 200 burger sets to social workers. The Burger Queen campaign aims to celebrate and uplift both women and social workers, as well as their contributions to society. The meal sets to be distributed will consist of the […]
Malaysia’s First Women Ophthalmology Forum Commemorates International Women’s Day, Spotlighting Women’s Inclusion, Empowerment, and Innovation in Healthcare
Malaysia’s ophthalmology community kicked off celebrations for International Women’s Day early with the inaugural Malaysia Women Ophthalmology Forum, Empowering Visions. In line with the 2024 theme of International Women’s Day Inspiring Inclusion, the forum, organised by Roche Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian branch of the global multinational healthcare company, centred on women and their contributions […]
Ain Edruce Unveiled as Susenji First-Ever Brand Ambassador
3Q Quinn Sdn Bhd, also known to be operating under the brand name Susenji, a pioneer in beauty, health, and wellness products, proudly announces a significant milestone in its journey. The ‘Jom! Meriah with Susenji’ event marks the celebration of a strategic partnership as Susenji introduces its first-ever brand ambassador, Ain Edruce. Established eight years […]
A Traveller’s Guide To Safe Stay-cations: Safeguarding Your Privacy in Third-Party Rental Homes
Here are some suggestions that could go a long way in helping you ensure a safe stay-cation while staying in third-party rental homes.
TH Properties Launched Padang Residences, Kota Semarak, Its Maiden High-Rise Project In Kuala Lumpur
The development will appeal to busy urban dwellers, young professionals and small families looking to experience a better quality city lifestyle.
Building Anticipation: Kohler Gears Up With A Pre-Event Teaser for the 2024 Property Hunter Reno Expo
KOHLER goes a step further in showcasing just how its products can cater to the discerning tastes of homeowners with their displays in each booth.
GoInsuran Celebrates 3 Years Of Empowering Malaysians With Digital Insurance Mobility
With 60% of the Malaysian population lacking adequate takaful or insurance coverage, most Malaysians seem unprepared for not just automotive emergencies, but other major life obstacles in general. In line with this, leading digital insurance aggregator GoInsuran aims to continue making the path towards insurance smoother and easier for all Malaysians as it celebrates its […]
Transforming Malaysia’s Real Estate Landscape: A Conversation With Property Genie Founder, Ivan Wong
Building on the momentum of a successful 2023, Property Genie’s outlook for 2024 is optimistic.