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Key facts
Counted staff
47
self-reported band not used
Founded
1984
42 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
2 addresses
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Public Company
self-reported
Description
AppAsia Berhad formerly known as Extol MSC Berhad is one of the country’s top publicly traded mobile content and applications business. AppAsia officially changed its name on 17 November 2014, having also assumed the listing status of Extol on Bursa Malaysia’s high growth ACE market. Extol was formed in 1984 and subsequently in 2006, the firm was listed on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE market.
In line with the name change, and fresh set of challenges, AppAsia has set it goal on achieving two target’s, namely to be a profit center , that constantly creates shareholder value, as well as to be an incubator for talents to help create a ‘killer App” that will help change how the mobile and online community interacts.
With this in mind, AppAsia invest a considerable amount of its resources into the information technology resources sector. As such, this has helped AppAsia in developing a presence in the information technology (IT) security industry.
AppAsia operates the IT security business under the EXTOL brand name, a leading provider of simple, cost-efficient and effective ICT security management systems, protecting organizations from security threats, such as malicious codes (viruses), network intrusions and fraudulent use of ICT systems.
AppAsia is a pioneer in this field, having developed and commercially launched “ARMOUR”, a commercially viable anti-virus software as well as initiate strategic technological partnerships such as Norman DDS (a Norwegian anti-virus software developer) for technological exchanges in terms of anti-virus applications.
AppAsia currently has seven fully owned subsidiaries, namely AppAsia Studio Sdn Bhd, AppAsia Tech Sdn Bhd, AppAsia Mall Sdn Bhd, AppAsia International Sdn Bhd, Extol International Sdn Bhd, Extol Corporation Sdn Bhd and Extol Ventures Sdn Bhd.
Specialties
- mobile games
- managed security services
- metaverse
- cyber security
- web3
- firewall
- mobile applications
- it security
- cloud services
All 12 specialties
- metaverse
- web3
- bank confirmation
- cloud services
- Mobile Applications
- IT Security
- Cyber Security
- Mobile Games
- Anti-Virus
- Firewall
- PenTest
- Managed Security Services
Locations
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Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | MY |
All codes: MY
Addresses
- MY105 Jalan Ampang; 1-40-1; Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur 50450Primary
- MYE-10-4 Megan Avenue 1; Jalan Tun Razak; Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 50400
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at AppAsia Berhad?
The record holds 47 counted staff profiles at January 2026. Its self-reported band sits above that count and is not published as a headcount.
Where does AppAsia Berhad have offices?
Two addresses on record, Malaysia only. Primary: 105 Jalan Ampang, 1-40-1, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur 50450.
Has AppAsia Berhad raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does AppAsia Berhad list as its specialties?
12 tags on the brand's own list, among them mobile games, managed security services and metaverse.
Which companies are listed alongside AppAsia Berhad?
Five peer profiles on record: AppAsia Studio and MobileOne Technology.