Tag: malaysia
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Character.AI enters the microdrama arena with its own productions, but there’s a twist | TechCrunch
The Rise of Interactive Content: What Microdramas Tell Us About Customer Engagement The battle for your customers’ attention is fiercer than ever. Every day, new formats emerge to capture those precious seconds. Now, AI-driven microdramas are adding a powerful twist: letting your audience talk back. This shift from passive watching to active participation could change…
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PM Anwar Launches SParK 2026 — PUNB Sets RM2.25 Billion Financing Target for Bumiputera SMEs
TL;DR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched SParK 2026, a national initiative under Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB) targeting RM2.25 billion in financing for Bumiputera SMEs and entrepreneurs. The programme focuses on high-growth sectors including technology, services, manufacturing, and agriculture. Applications are open through PUNB’s digital platform. This is a major signal for Malaysian…
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U Mobile ULTRA5G Tourist SIM: 100GB +RM186 vouchers for RM15
What the ULTRA5G Tourist SIM Means for Your Business If your business relies on tourist customers, the launch of the ULTRA5G Tourist SIM by U Mobile might be more relevant than you think. This SIM, which offers 100GB of data bundled with a Grab travel pass, is tailored for Visit Malaysia 2026. The takeaway? Tourists…
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SParK 2026: PUNB Sets RM2.25 Billion Financing Target for Bumiputera SMEs — What It Means for Malaysian Entrepreneurs
TL;DR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim launched SParK 2026: Business Transformation, with PUNB targeting RM2.25 billion in financing approvals for Bumiputera SMEs under the R30 Strategic Framework (2026–2030). Interest rates drop to as low as 3.5% p.a. through new Prosper Grow programmes. If your Bumiputera business needs growth capital, the window just got wider — and…
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‘The tears just won’t stop’: Father says Banting stabbing victim leaves ICU but remains traumatised | Malay Mail
The Unseen Wound: Why Trauma Lingers After a Critical Incident When a crisis strikes—whether it’s a workplace accident, a security issue, or a violent event—the physical wounds might heal, but the emotional trauma can persist for months. The recent stabbing at a Banting secondary school, where a 15-year-old girl remains deeply traumatised after leaving the…
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SRKK AI Aims to Raise RM20.48 Million From IPO — What It Means for Malaysia’s AI Startup Scene
TL;DR: SRKK AI, a Malaysian AI startup, is targeting RM20.48 million from its IPO on Bursa Malaysia. It’s a signal that local AI companies are attracting serious investor attention — and that the Malaysian capital market is warming up to tech listings. You’ve been watching the AI boom from the sidelines. Every week there’s another…
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Nothing Phone (4b) revealed, coming soon to Malaysia
You Don’t Notice a Good Phone. You Only Notice a Bad One. When the battery dies mid-delivery, or the screen stutters during a quick video call with a client, that moment of friction costs you directly. For most Malaysian SME owners, the smartphone market feels split between overpriced flagships and underpowered budget options that frustrate…
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RM1.7 Billion SME Financing Approved in Malaysia — How Your Business Can Apply Now
TL;DR: Over RM1.7 billion in SME and micro financing has been approved since mid-May 2026 under Malaysia’s government-backed schemes. If your business has been waiting for affordable capital, the window is open — here’s exactly how to apply before the funds are fully allocated. You’ve got a growing business in Malaysia, and you know what’s…