KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Malaysian startups can look forward to pitching their ideas directly to policymakers in Parliament, as mooted by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil during the KL Startup Summit (KLSS) on July 17.
KLSS in a statement today said Fahmi, in his opening remarks, proposed an idea for the next startup and small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) owner meetup to be hosted in Parliament.
It said the initiative aimed to garner support and buy-ins from MPs, emphasising the government’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation at the highest levels.
“The organisers have committed to working closely with Fahmi’s ministry to design a programme that effectively connects early-stage entrepreneurs with policymakers,” the statement read.
KLSS 2024 director Inbaraj Suppiah was quoted in the statement as saying the summit aimed to be the hub for startups and entrepreneurs, providing direct access and connecting Malaysian startups with policymakers by hosting “Demo Days” at Parliament.
The fourth edition of KLSS, organised by Startups and SMEs Malaysia, enlivened the Asia School of Business with over 300 attendees, including early-stage entrepreneurs, investors, ecosystem builders, and corporate and government representatives.
It featured engaging panel discussions, masterclass workshops and pitching sessions, immersing participants in learning from industry leaders, networking dynamically, and building meaningful connections to foster innovation and growth.
— Bernama
