News & Reviews:   Grab Malaysia

Grab Malaysia has standardised the PayLater interest rate to 1.25% per month starting today. This will apply to all new 4, 8 and 12-month instalment plans and only applies to transactions made today. So, what should you know about it?

Credit Bureau Malaysia (CBM) recently announced that it has launched its first Malaysian Partner App on the Grab Malaysia platform. The move is to provide personalized digital credit insights via their CBM MyScore Report.

The Sarawak government is evaluating a proposal from Grab Malaysia to launch a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) for electric-powered sampans on the Sarawak River. This initiative aims to modernise conventional river crossings by combining tradition with innovation.

Since June 2025, Grab Malaysia has launched its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) at the KLIA, dedicated to airport transfers. The BYD M6 MPV EV was introduced as well, but starting this week, the company announced a major nationwide initiative offering rebates of up to RM25000 on BYD EVs.

Today, Grab Malaysia has officially launched its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) dedicated to airport transfers. It was unveiled at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and officiated by the Ministry of Transport.

TechNave Business Bytes Week 5 May 2024: AI, Data Centers, TM Q1 2024, Xiaomi Q1 2024, E-Invoicing Drive Growth in Tech Industry and more

In this week's TechNave Business Bytes Week 2 May 2024 there's news from tech, finance, and sustainability. Samsung highlights eco-friendly practices in its Galaxy S24 series and maintains dominance in digital signage. Cybersecurity concerns are addressed with details on recent threats and protective measures. Positive social initiatives include Grab's community support and a Shariah-compliant auto financing plan. Tech advancements include high-speed memory cards from Samsung and a study on cloud adoption in the public sector. Additionally, AMD celebrates a milestone anniversary and partnerships drive innovation in finance and digital payments. Finally, Samsung gears up for the Paris Olympics but do read here for more details.

In this week's TechNave Business Bytes Week 1 May 2024 we cover cybersecurity, technology advancements, business opportunities, and consumer trends. Kaspersky highlights the importance of strong passwords, while Sailpoint emphasizes robust identity security for businesses. Innovation is evident in partnerships like Lenovo and Austral Techsmith for smart cities and Luno offering new cryptocurrencies. Smart Malaysia seeks passionate individuals for EV promotion, and insureKU aims to revolutionize insurance with its digital platform. The EY survey reveals Malaysians' confidence in their energy future, but a gap exists between perception and action. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 also found that manufacturing was the worst hit by ransomware in ASEAN and Malaysia.

Recently, Nor Rafidz Nazri of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that a special body to oversee entities engaged in providing Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) would be set up while the Consumer Credit Act (CCA) would impose tighter regulations on BNPL credit providers. Major online BNPL players that were named included Shopee, Grab and Atome as they make up 97% of BNPL providers in Malaysia.

We are in that time of the year again. Nope, not Christmas. It’s the Monsoon season. Recently, Grab launched the #BantuanBanjir 3.0 campaign to aid flood relief efforts. That said, what should you know about it?