NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
EPF commits RM250 mln to catalysing Malaysian mid-to-growth stage companies
Gobi Partners is a pan-Asian venture capital firm with an extensive investing track record.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Vircle receives venture capital injection in its mission to financially empower school children nationwide
Vircle aims to reshape financial education and banking for children through its app.
Tue Oct 31 2023
US-Sino tensions help spawn China card game craze
Guandan, a poker-like card game that has been around for decades, but has gained fresh life among venture capitalists.
Sat Sep 02 2023
Dealmakers, investors descend on Singapore for high-profile conferences
While COVID curbs continue to hinder large in-person gatherings in Hong Kong, rival financial center Singapore has mostly returned to pre-pandemic life.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Catalysing new investment opportunities in the ESG as well as the impact investment space - Kian Ming
Create and enhance a new narrative of investment opportunities in Malaysia, Kian Ming says.
Thu Sep 15 2022
MAVCAP strengthens Malaysia's venture capital leadership bench
MAVCAP today announced the appointment of Noor Amy Ismail as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Paramjit Singh Gill as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective 1 August 2022.
Mon Aug 15 2022
MAVCAP appoints Tunku Alizakri Alias as chairman
Malaysia Venture Capital Management Bhd (MAVCAP) has appointed Tunku Alizakri Alias as its new chairman, effective today.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Mitch Kapor Goes POT To Untangle Biases Holding Back Minorities In Tech
Venture capitalist and tech icon Mitch Kapor specially created People Ops Tech (POT), as a new sector for funding opportunities which seeks out neglected and under served minorities for a startup boos
Mon May 13 2019
Golden Gate's Vinnie Lauria: Bridging Two Valleys, Linking Silicon To KL
U.S. based venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures open their doors to Malaysia by establishing their Kuala Lumpur office.
Sat Dec 22 2018
Golden Gate Ventures makes inroad into Malaysian market
Malaysia is the third and latest location in Southeast Asia for Golden Gate Ventures, after Singapore and Indonesia. Some firms they've invested in include Carousell, Codapay, ServisHero, and Homage
Fri Nov 30 2018
Gobi Sows Seeds In Muslim Startup Desert
Chinese venture capital firm Gobi Partners is ramping up investments in startups focusing on using technology to serve Muslim consumers.
Thu Nov 22 2018
From Factory Asia To Creator China; Lessons For Malaysian SMEs
Professor Neale OConnor of Monash University Malaysia shares insights on what Malaysian SMEs and factories can learn from the economic powerhouse.
Sun Oct 28 2018
Carsome: Here's how we raised US$19 mil in our Series B funding
The largest Southeast Asia online car trading platform announced that it has raised US$19 million in Series B funding.
Thu Mar 08 2018
The rich millennials of RHL Ventures and their new S. Korean ally
They are the offspring of some of the country's who's who, and they've just partnered up with one of the most powerful business ally in South Korea.
Thu Oct 26 2017
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024