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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Malaysia has proposed that Thailand involve the private sector and startups in establishing special economic zones (SEZ) to attract more investment.

MUMBAI, June 11 — In a middle-class suburb of Mumbai, workers at SoftBank-backed Swiggy's grocery warehouse race against time to deliver orders within 10 minutes.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, June 1 — Eight startups from Selangor were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their capabilities and capture the attention of industry leaders and investors in Tokyo when they participated in a recent trip organised by the state government to...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — There are a limited number of start-ups or high-tech companies poised for listing on Bursa Malaysia, as the majority of corporations in Malaysia remain in traditional sectors, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Gombak MP Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari has urged the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) to conduct acceleration programmes for local startups and companies that have the potential to boost the national economy. He said there is a need...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) has witnessed a significant increase in the amount of early-stage grant funding for high-potential startups in 2023 through the Malaysian Startup Ecosystem Roadmap (Super) 2021-2030 Mosti said that as an...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The Selangor government is strongly committed to fostering a robust startup ecosystem to enhance the socio-economic standing of the state and its people, said Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. The Menteri Besar emphasised Selangor’s readiness for business...

KUCHING, July 15 — The entrepreneurial community must work together to cultivate a thriving startup ecosystem in Malaysia, as well as to identify gaps and find collaborative solutions in propelling the country forward, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Startups and spinoffs will be able to raise investments through digital fundraising and investment hub pitchIN’s platform while receiving support and guidance from the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) throughout their fundraising journey.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, July 3 — Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has launched the Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP) 2023, offering a comprehensive range of support for selected startups. The initiative, which is now into its sixth year,...

SHAH ALAM, April 12 — The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has announced the 12 Malaysian tech startups shortlisted for its upcoming programme Pitch Malaysia USA Series in Silicon Valley and Washington DC.

GEORGE TOWN, May 23 — The establishment of 25 Startups, which is Malaysia’s first incubator specialising in Blockchain and Internet-of-Things (loT) technology, is timely to complement Penang’s strong manufacturing ecosystem.

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini SHAH ALAM, Sept 13 — Five startups from various industries have been selected as the top five winners in the 4th Selangor Accelerator Programme 2021 (SAP 2021) and have successfully secured the cumulative cash prize of RM50,000. The five companies, eMLab, GFI Fintech,...

SHAH ALAM, June 14 — Malaysian startups may now register for the fourth Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP), which focuses on opportunities created under the new norms such as agrotech, fintech, Greentech, e-commerce and Smart City Solutions (Proptech, Mobility and Logistics).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) has announced two funding facilitation initiatives for 2021, namely Founders Grindstone, a capacity-building programme for startups, and Investor Matching, which aims to match startups with venture capitals (VCs).

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has recently launched its Alternative Funding Programme for 2021.

By Sherilyn Pang SHAH ALAM, Oct 30 — RM100 million preliminary fund has been allocated for the Selangor Innovation Fund which will be used to support strategic efforts for the expansion of startups in the state. The Selangor Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the initiative will...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Malaysia must position itself as a hub for startups to attract the best global entrepreneurial talents to be based in the country, said Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.