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CRADLE AND KLDX PARTNER TO INTRODUCE ALTERNATIVE  FUNDRAISING PLATFORM FOR MALAYSIAN STARTUPS

KUALA LUMPUR, 21 November 2024 – Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), the focal  agency for Malaysia’s startup ecosystem, has exchanged a Memorandum of  Understanding (MoU) with Kapital DX Sdn Bhd (KLDX), a groundbreaking digital  securities exchange platform to provide Malaysian startups with an alternative avenue  for fundraising. This partnership offers startups greater flexibility in choosing […]

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Forest Interactive Foundation and Axiata Foundation Announce Winners of the Green Sprout Innovation Challenge: Pioneering Urban Farming Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, October 20, 2024: Forest Interactive Foundation, in collaboration with Axiata Foundation,  announces the winners of the Green Sprout Innovation Challenge, a key initiative under the Environmental Education Programme on the 3rd September 2024.  Winners from this competition, made up of primary school students aged 10 to 12, showcased innovative and practical solutions for

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Ninja Mart’s first-ever nationwide Spend & Win campaign a commercial success

Kuala Lumpur, 19 November 24 – Ninja Mart, the FMCG focused unit by Ninja Van Malaysia, recently concluded its highly successful Spend & Win campaign over the course of three months. As the touchpoint between FMCGs and an extensive network of independent urban and small rural retailers, Ninja Mart conducted this first-ever nationwide campaign to

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New Report Urges Action as Companies Fall Behind on 2025 Animal Welfare Pledge

50 companies report no or insufficient progress in implementing their commitments to stop using battery-cage eggs, reveals NGO study Kuala Lumpur, 14 November 2024 – Sinergia Animal’s latest Cage-Free Tracker report reveals that many companies in Asia are unlikely to meet their commitments to eliminate the use of battery-cage eggs by 2025. The NGO surveyed

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ACE Malaysia Squash Cup 2024 Launches with Record Malaysian Participation

Kuala Lumpur, 12 November 2024 – The ACE Malaysia Squash Cup 2024 kicked off Tuesday with an unprecedented turnout of Malaysian players led by national champion S. Sivasangari and top seeds player Ng Eain Yow. This year’s tournament opened on a cutting-edge glass court at The Curve Shopping Mall, providing an exciting, immersive experience for

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Generali and UNDP Announce VSure Tech as the Winner of the “Insurance Innovation Challenge Fund”

VSure Tech awarded up to US$40,000, along with technical assistance to support the development of their ideas and opportunity to leverage Generali and UNDP’s global presence.  Kuala Lumpur, 6 November 2024 – Generali and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have announced VSure Tech as the winner of the “Insurance Innovation Challenge Fund” (IICF), an

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Borong Invest RM75 Million to Boost Sarawak’s Digital Economy and Support Local Businesses

Kuching, 17th October 2024 — Macro Tech Ventures Sdn Bhd (Borong), a B2B eCommerce solution provider and platform aggregator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), along with five other companies at the International Digital Economy Conference earlier today. The MOU signing officiates Borong partnership with SDEC and their

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Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Malaysia Launches New Guidelines for Managing Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace

Kuala Lumpur, 18 October 2024 – Psychosocial issues within the Malaysian workforce have reached a critical point. The recent National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023 indicates that approximately 4.6% of the adult population in Malaysia experience depressive symptoms. Globally, in 2022, 15% of employees suffered from psychosocial issues. Alarmingly, this has resulted in a

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CRADLE CONCLUDES MYSTARTUP PRE-ACCELERATOR COHORT 4,  ANNOUNCES TOP 5 WINNERS AT DEMO DAY

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 October 2024 — The MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Cohort 4,  powered by Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle) in collaboration with WatchTower and Friends, successfully concluded its Demo Day on 4 October 2024 at Grey Box, GMBB,  marking the culmination of over three months of intensive mentorship, training, and  business development.  Eleven (11) finalist startups

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Malaysia Sets New Regional Standard with Successful Launch of ASEAN Change Management Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, 8th October 2024 – Malaysia made a significant stride in regional leadership with the inaugural ASEAN Change Management Conference, positioning itself as a hub for advancing organisational transformation in Southeast Asia. Organised by K-Pintar Sdn Bhd at the Wyndham Grand Bangsar, the landmark event set a new benchmark, drawing global thought leaders and

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