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Malaysia secures $1.79B investment commitments at London Tech Week – report

These investments are expected to create no fewer than 1,800 high-value jobs, the minister said at the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the International Data Centre Authority (IDCA).

Malaysia’s MDEC eyes $230M digital investments by 2025

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC), a Malaysian government agency tasked to lead the digital transformation in the country, is eyeing MYR1 billion ($230 million) worth of digital investments from nine sectors by 2025, through its Malaysia Digital Catalytic Programs (Pemangkin).

KPMG joins MDEC to grow Malaysia’s next generation of unicorns

KPMG in Malaysia has agreed to collaborate with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to accelerate the growth of high-potential Malaysian technology companies to become national unicorns by 2025.

100 Soonicorns selects 24 Founders for its first 2 cohort

ScaleUp Accelerator Sdn Bhd (ScaleUp Malaysia) and Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd (Proficeo) in partnership with Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd (Penjana Kapital) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), have announced the selection of the first 2 cohorts of 24 Founders for the 100Soonicorns program designed to groom the next unicorns of Malaysia.

ScaleUp Malaysia partners Profiiceo to launch 100 Soonicorns

ScaleUp Accelerator Sdn Bhd (ScaleUp Malaysia) and Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd (Profiiceo) have joined forces to launch 100 Soonicorns, a programme designed to groom the next Unicorns of Malaysia.

MDEC launches Malaysia Digital Climate Action Pledge for digital economy

Malaysia’s lead digital economy agency the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has launched the Malaysia Digital Climate Action Pledge (MDCAP), a corporate pledge that aims to build capacity and increase the adoption of sustainability and climate action by businesses across the digital economy.

Malaysia’s drone tech hub ambition: Opportunities & Challenges [Part 2]

In Part 2, we focus on the challenges faced by drone tech startups, the Malaysia government’s initiatives to support the industry and some suggestions from drone tech companies.

Malaysia’s drone tech hub ambition: Opportunities & Challenges [Part 1]

In this first part, we briefly look into the opportunities awaiting Malaysia drone tech startups.

Malaysia’s MDEC to partner with Asean Fintech Group to facilitate funding opportunities to Malaysian tech companies

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) in collaboration with ASEAN Fintech Group (AFG), announced Wednesday a strategic partnership to enhance initiatives aimed at scaling up Malaysian fintech companies. Their collaborative efforts will focus on three key areas, namely deal flows, fintech ecosystem support and joint amplification. MDEC will curate…