Malaysian tech news in November 2023 touched on: space technology from Malaysia, built around wireless energy transfer; the entry of China’s Geely automaker into Malaysia for EV manufacturing; Malaysian satellite-tech for monitoring deep jungle areas; and more.
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- Malaysia: Penjana Kapital, gov’t-owned fund of funds, partners Taiwan’s APAC Investment & Innovation Development Association
- Malaysia: Vircle lands 8-digit funding with cashless payment solution, teaching kids safe and responsible spending using a child-safe prepaid Visa card
- Malaysia: MYStartup NXT micro-conferences prep for Kota Kinabalu event in Sabah, building on recent events in Cyberjaya, Kuching and Penang
- Malaysia: Aphelia wins Startup World Cup regional with wireless charging stations for use in space, impacting on overall satellite launch costs and extending sat lifespans
“Aphelia makes wireless charging stations in space with the innovative solution having the potential to bring about a game-changing shift in the way space missions are approached.”
“By using these wireless charging stations, the high costs associated with launching satellites into space can be slashed by up to 90%. The lifespan of satellites is also extended, thereby contributing to a reduction in the growing issue of space debris, which poses a significant environmental concern.”
- “Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said that [China’s] Geely will invest around $10BN in…Tanjung Malim, in the state of Perak… will transform Tanjung Malim into an ‘automotive high-tech valley.'”
- Startup Week Malaysia 2023 is set for December 1-9, running primarily in Kuala Lumpur but with programs in the pipeline for Penang, Sabah and beyond
- Malaysia’s Planters International launched SpaceANT-D satellite using SpaceX, aiming to monitor reforestation, illegal logging and other environmental concerns in deep jungle areas
Malaysia National Blockchain Roadmap 2021-2025
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