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AI boom helps 19 Malaysian firms make Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 8/4 21:00 X
AI boom helps 19 Malaysian firms make Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion list
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SINGAPORE, Aug 4 — Forbes Asia today unveiled its 2026 Best Under A Billion list, featuring 200 of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing small and mid-sized listed companies, with the...

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In a statement today, Forbes Asia said that over half of Malaysia’s companies on the list benefitted from the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom.

“The small and mid-sized companies appearing on this year’s Forbes Asia ’s Best Under A Billion list are successfully navigating the challenges of geopolitical tensions and volatile energy markets.

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Aug 4, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026
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