The Malaysia Venture Forum, themed “Reflect, Assess and Charge Forward” is a premier gathering of industry leaders in Venture Capital (VC), Private Equity (PE) and entrepreneurship. This dynamic event encourages introspection on the Malaysian VC & PE landscape, celebrating successes while openly addressing areas for improvement. More than 300 experts including government agencies, business leaders, investors and influential individuals in the startup ecosystem will be joining us.

Join us in-person for collaborative discussions, strategic reflections, and a collective charge forward into the future of innovative and impactful investing!

Meet Our Speakers

Y.A.M. Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz

Y.A.M. Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz

Chairman, Board of Directors

IDEAS (Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs)

Yg Bhg Dato' Sri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin

Yg Bhg Dato' Sri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin

Chairman

Securities Commission Malaysia

Sai Kit Ng

Sai Kit Ng

Chairman

Malaysian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (MVCA)

Shahril Anas Hasan Aziz

Shahril Anas Hasan Aziz

CEO

MAVCAP (Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad)

Nizam Mohamed Nadzri

Nizam Mohamed Nadzri

CEO

MDV (Malaysia Debt Ventures)

Nicholas Khaw

Nicholas Khaw

Economist, Head of Research, Co-Head of Dana Impak

Khazanah Nasional

Muhammad Azraini Abdul Hamid

Muhammad Azraini Abdul Hamid

Group Head, Private Equity & Strategic Investments

BPMB (Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad)

Khailee Ng

Khailee Ng

Managing Partner

500 Global

Datuk Thomas Leong

Datuk Thomas Leong

Group Chief Strategy Officer

Sime Darby Berhad

Matt van Leeuwen

Matt van Leeuwen

Chief Innovation Officer & CEO of Sunway iLabs

Sunway Group

Jamaludin Bujang

Jamaludin Bujang

Managing Partner

Gobi Partners

Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad

Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad

Director, Digital Enablers

MDEC

Aliff Omar

Aliff Omar

Senior Director, Investment

Ekuinas

Farah Wahidah Ab Rafik

Farah Wahidah Ab Rafik

Senior Investment Manager, Cradle Seed Ventures

Cradle Fund

Jason Edwards

Jason Edwards

Founder

Alternatives.pe

Hian Goh

Hian Goh

Founder, General Partner

Openspace Ventures

Marien Kamal

Marien Kamal

CEO

Edgenta NXT

Jeanette Lee

Jeanette Lee

SVP, Investment

COPE Private Equity

Iskandar Shafi'i

Iskandar Shafi'i

Programme Director

Growth Charger

Amin Shafie

Amin Shafie

Partner

Intres Capital

Shaharul’Azam Salleh

Shaharul’Azam Salleh

Senior Vice President

MTDC

Melissa Yeoh

Melissa Yeoh

Head of ESG & Partnership

MAVCAP (Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad)

William Lien

William Lien

Co-Founder & COO

MyStartr

Zhen Hui Low

Zhen Hui Low

Managing Partner

Artem Ventures

Selvarany Rasiah

Selvarany Rasiah

CEO

Kapital DX

Hanno Stegmann

Hanno Stegmann

Managing Director & Partner

BCG X

Steve Chia

Steve Chia

People Leader & Partner

PwC Malaysia

Yuliang Chen

Yuliang Chen

Founding Partner

Bee Alternatives

Yi Chung (YC) Ng

Yi Chung (YC) Ng

Partner

AC Ventures

Heesu Jeon

Heesu Jeon

SDG Impact Finance Specialist

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Hui Yi Foong

Hui Yi Foong

Chief Impact Officer

Citrine Capital

Khairu Rejal

Khairu Rejal

Investment Principal, Southeast Asia

Investible

Zhai Yun (Nat) Tan

Zhai Yun (Nat) Tan

Editor of ESG

The Edge Malaysia

Bobby Liu

Bobby Liu

Director of EIR

Touchstone Partners

Brian Fernandez

Brian Fernandez

Chief Customer Success Officer

Biztech.asia

Main Stage Program

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM | Registration
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Welcome Address

Sai Kit Ng

Chairman

MVCA
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Securities Commission’s Visionary Leadership: Unveiling Opportunities in Shaping Malaysia's Private Markets

Yg Bhg Dato’ Sri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin

Chairman

Securities Commission Malaysia
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM | Navigating The Malaysian VC Landscape: Past, Present, And Future

We’re diving deep into the evolution of Malaysia’s venture capital scene, exploring its history and future. We’ve got some big questions to tackle, like the impact of government-led initiatives, challenges and opportunities for local VC funds, the state of Malaysian startups and how to rev up our VC engine to match Singapore, Indonesia & Vietnam.

Panel Speakers:

Shahril Anas Hasan Aziz

CEO

MAVCAP

Jamaludin Bujang

Managing Partner

Gobi Partners

Amin Shafie

Partner

Intres Capital Partners

Khailee Ng

Managing Partner

500 Global

Moderated by:

Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad

Director, Digital Enablers

MDEC
10:35 AM - 11:20 AM | Finding Gems Through Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Lenses

Embark on an exciting journey through the world of Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) in this lively panel discussion, an insider’s peek into the CVC universe with experienced practitioners from various industries. Uncover their secrets on spotting and backing promising startups, using CVC to supercharge value for their parent companies and gracefully maneuvering the challenges & risks that come with this thrilling venture. Get ready for a deep dive into innovation, strategy, and the nuances of CVC – this session is a must for those eager to navigate the vibrant landscape.

Speakers:

Datuk Thomas Leong 

Group Chief Strategy Officer

Sime Darby Berhad

Matt van Leeuwen

Chief Innovation Officer & CEO of Sunway iLabs

Sunway Group

Marien Kamal

CEO

Edgenta NXT

Moderated by:

Hanno Stegmann

Managing Director & Partner

BCG X
11:25 AM - 11:45 PM | Beyond Budget 2024: Decoding Malaysia's Capital Gains Tax for Smart Investors

Explore the practical implications of Malaysia’s new Capital Gains Tax (CGT) introduced in the 2024 budget. This tax will affect the sale of assets like shares, properties and securities, with specific details and exemptions yet to be announced. Join us in this keynote as PwC shares straightforward insights and potential tax planning strategies. Whether you’re an individual investor, a business owner or a corporate executive, this session aims to provide feasible guidance for navigating the changes ahead.

Keynote Speaker:

Steve Chia

People Leader & Partner

PwC Malaysia
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | The Honest Reality: Sea of Change in The Funding Landscape

Jason Edwards

Founder

Alternatives.pe
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Networking Lunch
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | VIP Luncheon
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | *Special Feature: Forward Malaysia @ VIP Luncheon

Y.A.M. Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz

Chairman, Board of Directors

IDEAS (Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs)
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | ESG in Venture Capital vs Impact Investing

Hui Yi Foong

Chief Impact Officer

Citrine Capital

Melissa Yeoh

Head of ESG & Partnership

MAVCAP

Heesu Jeon

SDG Impact Finance Specialist

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Zhai Yun Tan, Nat (Moderator)

Editor of ESG

The Edge Malaysia
2:50 PM - 3:35 PM | Rising Pressure of Exits. How SEA Navigate The Dynamics in Current Market Environment

This expert panel will delve into the intricate landscape of exit strategies for VC and PE investments in Southeast Asia, with a specific focus on Malaysia. The session aims to explore the nuanced challenges and opportunities that influence exit decisions, considering factors such as valuation, timing, potential, readiness, risks, and diverse stakeholder interests. Additionally, the panel will assess emerging trends like secondary sales, SPACs, IPOs, and other innovative exit avenues within the SEA market, drawing comparisons with experiences from other emerging markets. The discussion will conclude with reflections on the broader impact and value creation resulting from successful exits within the ecosystem and society at large.

Panel Speakers:

Yuliang Chen

Founding Partner

Bee Alternatives

Aliff Omar

Senior Director, Investment

Ekuinas

Khairu Rejal

Investment Principal, Southeast Asia

Investible

Selvarany Rasiah

CEO

Kapital DX

Moderated by:

Zhen Hui Low (Moderator)

Managing Partner

Artem Ventures
3:40 PM - 4:25 PM | Decoding LPs' Desires in Southeast Asia's Post-Pandemic & High-Interest Era

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy and reshaped the venture capital landscape. As the world recovers from the crisis, interest rates are also rising, creating new challenges and opportunities for VC funds and their limited partners (LPs). How do LPs view the Southeast Asia region, which has shown resilience and growth amid headwinds? What are the expectations and preferences of LPs who provide capital to VC firms in the post-COVID and high-interest rate era? How do rising interest rates affect VC funds’ fundraising and investing activities in Southeast Asia? Join us for an insightful conversation with some of the most prominent VCs in the region as they share their perspectives and experiences on working with LPs in Southeast Asia.

Panel Speakers:

Muhammad Azraini Abdul Hamid

Group Head, Private Equity & Strategic Investments

BPMB (Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad)

Hian Goh

Founder, General Partner

Openspace Ventures

Yi Chung (YC) Ng

Partner

AC Ventures

Jeanette Lee

SVP, Investment

COPE Private Equity

Moderated by:

Bobby Liu (Moderator)

Director of EIR

Touchstone Partners
4:30 PM - 5:10 PM | Charting the Future: Mapping Malaysia's Economic Horizon with Impak Investing Vision

Join us for a laid-back yet insightful fireside chat featuring Nicholas Khaw, Head of Research, Economist, and Co-Head of Dana Impak at Khazanah Nasional, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund. Nicholas will spill the beans on the government’s game plan for Budget 2024, dive into the macroeconomic conditions and outlook for Malaysia and the region, and share nuggets on private market trends and opportunities. Our moderator, Brian Fernandez, Chief Customer Success Officer at Biztech.asia, will steer the conversation with a set of engaging questions covering these hot topics. With a 40-minute duration, including 20 minutes for moderator questions and 20 minutes for audience Q&A, this fireside chat promises a casual yet professional exploration of the economic landscape.

Speaker:

Nicholas Khaw

Economist, Head of Research, Co-Head of Dana Impak

Khazanah Nasional

Moderated by:

Brian Fernandez (Moderator)

Chief Customer Success Officer

Biztech.asia
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM | Breaking The Mold: Beyond Unicorns In The Funding Ecosystem

Recognizing that not every startup can achieve unicorn status, our panel aims to address the often overlooked reality within the funding ecosystem. Rather than solely fixating on high valuations, typically associated with the coveted US$1 billion unicorn status, the discussion will delve into how some funding ecosystems consider alternative outcomes. Our goal is to glean insights from the panelists regarding the diverse objectives they prioritize in their investment decisions, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of the funding landscape beyond the unicorn pursuit.

Panel Speakers:

Nizam Mohamed Nadzri

CEO

MDV

William Lien

Co-Founder & COO

MyStartr

Farah Wahidah Ab Rafik

Senior Investment Manager, Cradle Seed Ventures

Cradle Fund

Shaharul’Azam Salleh

Senior Vice President

MTDC

Moderated by:

Iskandar Shafi’i

Programme Director

Growth Charger
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | After Networking Hours

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  • All Main Stage sessions featuring 30+ speakers, visionary keynotes, panel discussions and presentations
  • Networking breaks to exchange idea amongst professionals, entrepreneurs, regulators and investors over food & drinks
  • After-Party to unwind, share experiences and solidify connections over music & drinks
  • VIP & Speaker Lounge to mingle with each other in an intimate setting, perfect for meetings away from the crowd
  • VIP Luncheon with a delighful buffet spread and a closed-door sharing session by our special guest speaker, Chairman of IDEAS (Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs), Y.A.M. Tunku Zain ‘Al-Abidin Tuanku Muhriz

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