Governments
Explore key government bodies across ASEAN shaping the startup ecosystem through regulation, policy, and strategy.
Founded in 2020, Penjana Kapital is a venture capital investment firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The firm's main role is to stimulate Malaysia's economy by digitalizing and automating Malaysian businesses through innovation from start-ups, funded by private capital from strategic domestic and international investors, matched by the government, and in turn, developing the local venture capital space.
Securities Commission Malaysia
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) was established on 1 March 1993 under the Securities Commission Act 1993 (SCA). We are a self-funded statutory body entrusted with the responsibility to regulate and develop the Malaysian capital market.
SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp.) is the central coordinating agency under the Ministry of Entrepreneur & Cooperatives Development (MECD), overseeing SME development programs across ministries and agencies. It serves as the central reference for SME and entrepreneur research, data dissemination, and provides business advisory services nationwide.
Established in 2019, Techo Startup Center has tranformed into public administrative institution under the guardianship of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). TSC was created to supports the government's strategic vision of fostering startups and promoting digital business in Cambodia. We concentrate on five main foci: Startup Nurturing, Community, Digital Platform, Research, and Enterprise Go Digital.
The Bumiputera Agenda Leadership Unit (TERAJU), under the Ministry of Economy, empowers the Bumiputera economic agenda through strategic interventions and programs. Established in 2011, it aims to increase Bumiputera participation in key industries, fostering sustainable development, inclusive economic distribution, and improving well-being and dignity for a dynamic future.
COSTI-85, Cambodia
Description: The 85th COSTI meeting discussed key initiatives to enhance ASEAN’s startup ecosystem.
COSTI-86, Singapore
The 86th COSTI meeting focused on driving impact through ASEAN initiatives.
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Startup ASEAN Technical Workshop, Malaysia 2024
The Kuala Lumpur workshop unveiled the Startup ASEAN prototype as a key regional startup platform.
Startup ASEAN Technical Workshop, Malaysia 2024
The Kuala Lumpur workshop united all 10 ASEAN Member States to exchange ecosystem insights.