Pertama Digital Berhad (PDB) has secured a crucial Extension of Time (EOT) from Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, giving the company until 31 October 2025 to submit its Proposed Regularisation Plan. The approval reflects market confidence in PDB’s strategic vision and grants the company the necessary runway to finalise a series of transformative initiatives aimed at advancing Malaysia’s digital public service ecosystem and unlocking long-term shareholder value.
The extension marks a turning point for PDB, enabling it to shift gears from planning to execution. Over the past year, the company has been charting a disciplined, impact-driven course, combining strategic acquisitions with internally developed digital solutions. These efforts are specifically designed to address inefficiencies in public sector delivery, enhance financial inclusion, and build trust in government services—placing user experience (UIUX) at the core of its digital-first model.
PDB’s regularisation strategy centres on two key pillars: high-impact acquisitions and the expansion of its homegrown digital infrastructure. Central to this is the proposed acquisition of D-Ron Group, a profitable regional tech company with strong operations in Malaysia and Singapore. Known for its expertise in AI-driven surveillance, secure infrastructure, and public safety technologies, D-Ron’s track record of profitability and innovation adds both resilience and long-term growth prospects to PDB’s portfolio. The acquisition, now in its advanced due diligence stage, is expected to be finalised within the EOT period, with the signing of the Share Sale Agreement anticipated in the coming months.
Parallel to this, PDB has sealed a strategic partnership with Infobip, one of the world’s top Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) providers. This alliance will strengthen government-to-citizen (G2C) engagement through omnichannel communications, AI-driven automation, and robust crisis response solutions. Infobip’s global hypernetwork—which reaches over 7 billion user touchpoints—will play a key role in scaling PDB’s digital reach, both locally and across the region.
Beyond acquisitions and partnerships, PDB is accelerating the rollout of rakyat-focused digital initiatives. Its bail payment system, eJamin, has already processed more than RM1 billion in transactions, establishing itself as a core component of Malaysia’s digital public infrastructure. BizKecil, a platform developed in collaboration with a local bank, aims to digitally empower micro and small enterprises, while KOCEK, a financial literacy programme co-developed with Pintar Foundation, has received approval from the Ministry of Education and will be introduced in selected schools nationwide.
In addition, PDB is exploring new frontiers in cybersecurity through a potential collaboration with Netsec Sdn Bhd, aimed at bolstering digital resilience for the public sector and high-security agencies. This move aligns with the Group’s wider objective of supporting national digital infrastructure and safeguarding essential public systems.
The Board and management of PDB have expressed their gratitude to Bursa Securities for the trust placed in the company. Commenting on the extension, Lim Nasrul Halim, Group Chief Executive Officer Designate, said: “This extension is more than a procedural milestone; it is a vote of confidence in our mission and momentum. We extend our deepest appreciation to Bursa Malaysia Securities, our partners, clients, board, and advisors. Most importantly, we thank the dedicated team at Pertama Digital whose belief and resilience have brought us this far. With this clarity, we move forward decisively to complete our transformation and deliver lasting digital value for the rakyat and the nation.”
As PDB moves into what may be its most pivotal chapter yet, its strategy is clear: to unite profitable acquisitions, rakyat-centric innovations, and powerful partnerships that place it at the forefront of Malaysia’s digital transformation. By building accessible, life-enhancing technologies that redefine how the government and society interact, PDB is living up to its core ethos—solutions made for the rakyat, by the rakyat.
