Top software & AI firms outside the Klang Valley (2026)

Software, AI and automation teams based in Penang, Johor and other states. The top picks are VeecoTech Solutions, Apply IT and Nexus Bear.

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   VeecoTech Solutions

   📍 Pantai Jerjak, Bayan Lepas, Penang · Founded 2011 · 👥 51-200

   Penang and KL web and digital marketing firm established 2011, MDEC Digital Partner, with public-sector projects such as MCMC Scam Watch.

   Best for: Northern-region SMEs and public-sector bodies wanting web development plus SEO/ads.

   ⚠️ details not yet verified
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   Apply IT

   📍 Medini, Iskandar Puteri, Johor · Founded 2008

   Johor software house established in 2008 with offices in Iskandar Puteri, Ampang and Singapore, offering ERP, custom software and apps.

   Best for: Johor SMEs wanting ERP or bespoke business systems with local support.
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   Nexus Bear

   📍 Bandar Uda Utama, Johor Bahru, Johor · Founded 2025

   Johor Bahru and Singapore app studio (Nexusbear Sdn Bhd) whose site names Lalamove, Tealive and Idemitsu among clients.

   Best for: Johor and Singapore businesses wanting a nearby mobile-app team, including AI or IoT features inside an app.
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   CubicSoftware Solution

   📍 Taman Sri Nibong, Bayan Lepas, Penang · Founded 2019

   Penang custom software firm operating since 2019, building MES, IoT and enterprise systems for manufacturing and semiconductor clients.

   Best for: Penang factories and E&E firms digitising shop-floor or back-office processes.
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   S9FT Tech

   📍 Tanjung Tokong, George Town, Penang · Founded 2026 · 👥 1-10

   Very new Penang firm (SSM 2026 registration shown on its site) offering AI automation and forward-deployed engineering for SMEs.

   Best for: Penang SMEs wanting hands-on AI automation from a small senior team.

   ⚠️ details not yet verified
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