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Malaysian Ringgit falls lower to RM4.16 against the Dollar.

Economists project it could continue falling.

Food waste is destroying our planet, and Malaysia's Eco Foodsoft is trying to prevent it.

Reducing climate change, pollution, contamination, and more.

Brandless, a SoftBank-invested startup has closed down.

The company was valued above $500 million at it's peak.

Malaysia's car sharing startup Moovby eyes regional expansion after raising US$500k.

Allowing anyone to rent their cars across the region.

After selling her company, Malaysian female CEO launches Jang Su - a new wellness technology brand.

The wellness market is expected to reach US$5 trillion by 2020.

First Malaysian infected by Coronavirus was attending a business conference in Singapore.

The 41-year old victim is from Selangor.

Standard Chartered and MaGIC in strategic partnership to amplify social entrepreneurship landscape in Malaysia

SEtia [Social Entrepreneurs : Transformation, Innovation & Acceleration] is set to enhance social entrepreneurs’ capacity building

2020's *Party of the Year* for Professionals and Entrepreneurs happening this 22nd January.

The event is co-hosted by BEAMSTART and partner companies.

Malaysia's Dego Ride refreshes its operation at the start of 2020

The e-hailing firm was banned by the government shortly after its launch in 2016.

Malaysia's Cobnb takes the stage winning the Startup of the Year at APICTA 2019 awards

The property management startup won against other participants from Hong Kong, Thailand, China, Chinese Taipei, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Singapore's EV Growth maxes its fund at $250 million — looks to deploy more startups in Southeast Asia

To date, it has used 50 per cent of its total funds in 20 deals.

China's EV startup Byton raises huge investment from Japan's conglomerate Marubeni

Marubeni seeks to utilise Byton's battery technology to store renewable energy.

Indian startups raised a huge $14.5 billion in 1,185 funding round this year (2019)

The country sees 25x growth of startups funding over the decade.

China's Energy Monster secures $71.5 million — looks to expand its operation

The battery-sharing firm leveraged China's massive market of 305 million power bank rental users in 2019.

India's Peoplestrong acquires SaaS platform Qilo — strengthening its HR offerings

Peoplestrong sets to leverage Qilo's workforce performance management solutions.

Lightspeed and Sequoia bag $400-500 million profit from selling OYO shares

OYO's founder Agarwal aims to increase his stake in the company

Alliance Healthcare invests in startup, Jaga-Me for S$3.5 million — despite the startup's loss-making in 2018

The board sees potential in Jaga-Me digital healthcare platform.

Vietnam sets a winning fintech growth model for Southeast Asia

Its government plays a huge role in the country's fintech hub emergence.

India's HungerBox closes $12 million in Series C funding round — sets to expand its market reach

The food tech startup serves big companies instead of consumer food delivery.

Malaysian female-led esports startup, MEGPlay, raises seed funding to bridge brands with gamers.

The company works with many major brands today.

South Korea's Woowa gets $4 billion offer from Delivery Hero

Delivery Hero looks to leverage this partnership as Korean food delivery market expands.