Malaysia’s VC/PE Landscape: Wins, Hurdles, and What’s Next

Ng Sai Kit, Chairman, Malaysian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (MVCA)

20-Nov-24 12:00

Malaysia’s VC/PE Landscape: Wins, Hurdles, and What’s Next

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With the Malaysia Venture Forum 2024 approaching, we explore the current state of Malaysia’s venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) landscape with Ng Sai Kit, Chairman of the Malaysian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (MVCA).

From the challenges in the exit landscape and the role of GLICs to the impact of the end of the Zero-Interest Rate Policy and Malaysia’s position in the region, Sai Kit sheds light on key issues, opportunities, and hurdles, while outlining potential paths forward for the industry.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan

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Categories: markets, economy, managing, Corporates

Tags: malaysian venture capital, MVCA, Zero-Interest Rate Policy, glics, private equity,

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