Go-Jek to enter Malaysian market in new challenge to Grab

In principle approval comes days after Go-Jek founder met with Mahathir

Indonesian ride-hailer Go-Jek, which calls itself a super app, will now offer more than 20 services on its platform to millions of users in five Southeast Asian countries.

P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writer

August 21, 2019 19:13 JST

KUALA LUMPUR -- Indonesia's Go-Jek has received in principle approval to enter Malaysia, opening up a new front in the company's battle across Southeast Asia with Singapore-based ride-hailing giant Grab.

Go-Jek's fifth Southeast Asian market, the company's application was approved at the weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.