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Ant International Shifts to AI-Driven Commerce as Grab Acquires Atome
The payments giant is pivoting its business model while a major consolidation reshapes the regional fintech landscape.
Grab Acquires 60% Stake in Atome for RM6.1 Billion
The regional super-app moves to consolidate its fintech influence by taking a majority stake in the popular BNPL provider.
TNG eWallet Adopts Ant International’s AI-Powered Agentic Mobile Protocol
Malaysia’s leading e-wallet will soon support automated AI payments as Ant International rolls out its new global framework.
Grab Poised to Acquire Majority Stake in BNPL Provider Atome
The regional super-app is reportedly eyeing a controlling interest in the Singaporean financing platform in a deal valued over US$2 billion.
Malaysia Pushes for Deeper E-commerce Integration with China
Government aims to boost market access for local high-quality goods through a reciprocal cross-border digital trade strategy.
Paydibs Rolls Out Flexible Revenue-Based Financing for Local Merchants
Paydibs introduces a six-month financing model that allows Malaysian businesses to repay loans based on their weekly transaction performance.
TNG eWallet Sees RM1 Billion Inbound Tourist Spend During Visit Malaysia 2026
International visitors have embraced the DuitNow QR network, driving significant retail and F&B spending during the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.
ROOMIE Rolls Out Integrated Payment Gateway for Malaysian Hospitality Sector
The hotel technology provider has launched a new payment solution designed to streamline the guest experience by incorporating regional payment methods.
Setel Ventures Fined RM637,000 by Bank Negara Over Compliance Lapses
The central bank has penalized the popular digital wallet operator for failing to adhere to mandatory targeted financial sanctions protocols.
Razorpay Curlec Integrates DuitNow Pay to Streamline Malaysian E-Commerce Payments
The fintech firm has rolled out a unified checkout solution that merges various bank and e-wallet options into a single, standardized interface for local merchants.
Setel Ventures Hit With RM637,500 BNM Penalty Over Compliance Failures
Bank Negara Malaysia has sanctioned the Petronas-owned e-wallet provider for lapses in its targeted financial sanctions database and customer screening protocols.
TNG eWallet Salary Payments Gain Nationwide Regulatory Approval
Employers across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak can now officially disburse wages directly through TNG eWallet following full regulatory endorsement.
WeChat Pay and ShopeePay Integrate Cross-Border Payment Services in Southeast Asia
Tencent’s TenPay Global is partnering with ShopeePay to allow seamless QR code payments across key Southeast Asian markets.
Sarawak Metro Integrates Revenue Group Tech for KUTS Mobile App
Sarawak Metro has partnered with Revenue Group Berhad to implement secure payment tokenization for its upcoming urban transport application.
Bank Indonesia Launches New Credit Feature for QRIS Payments
CIMB Niaga joins eight payment service providers to facilitate the new credit card initiative.
Shopee Malaysia Introduces TNG eWallet Payments via DuitNow QR
Shopee shoppers can now complete transactions using TNG eWallet while accessing new cashback incentives.
MBSB Enables Contactless Payments via Samsung Wallet and Google Pay
MBSB Bank customers can now link their Visa Debit Card-i to major Android-based digital wallets for secure, contactless transactions.
RHB Bank Introduces Malaysia’s First Proprietary Unified Payment Gateway
The new platform, RHB Pay, enables businesses to consolidate various digital payment methods into one integrated system.
TNG Digital Shifts Strategy as Non-Payment Revenue Hits Record High
TNG Digital has officially moved beyond its origins as a payments provider, with over half of the company's revenue now generated from non-payment services.
Merchantrade Money Integrates With Google And Samsung Wallets
The e-wallet provider becomes the first non-bank entity in Malaysia to enable direct digital payments through major mobile platforms.
