
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
Chairman, Board of Directors
IDEAS (Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs)

Yg Bhg Dato' Sri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin
Chairman
Securities Commission Malaysia

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

Shahril Anas Hasan Aziz
CEO
MAVCAP (Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad)

Nizam Mohamed Nadzri
CEO
MDV (Malaysia Debt Ventures)

Nicholas Khaw
Economist, Head of Research, Co-Head of Dana Impak
Khazanah Nasional

Muhammad Azraini Abdul Hamid
Group Head, Private Equity & Strategic Investments
BPMB (Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad)

Khailee Ng
Managing Partner
500 Global

Datuk Thomas Leong
Group Chief Strategy Officer
Sime Darby Berhad

Matt van Leeuwen
Chief Innovation Officer & CEO of Sunway iLabs
Sunway Group

Jamaludin Bujang
Managing Partner
Gobi Partners

Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad
Director, Digital Enablers
MDEC

Aliff Omar
Senior Director, Investment
Ekuinas

Farah Wahidah Ab Rafik
Senior Investment Manager, Cradle Seed Ventures
Cradle Fund

Jason Edwards
Founder
Alternatives.pe

Hian Goh
Founder, General Partner
Openspace Ventures

Marien Kamal
CEO
Edgenta NXT

Jeanette Lee
SVP, Investment
COPE Private Equity

Iskandar Shafi'i
Programme Director
Growth Charger

Amin Shafie
Partner
Intres Capital

Shaharul’Azam Salleh
Senior Vice President
MTDC

Melissa Yeoh
Head of ESG & Partnership
MAVCAP (Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad)

William Lien
Co-Founder & COO
MyStartr

Zhen Hui Low
Managing Partner
Artem Ventures

Selvarany Rasiah
CEO
Kapital DX

Hanno Stegmann
Managing Director & Partner
BCG X

Steve Chia
People Leader & Partner
PwC Malaysia

Yuliang Chen
Founding Partner
Bee Alternatives

Yi Chung (YC) Ng
Partner
AC Ventures

Heesu Jeon
SDG Impact Finance Specialist
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Hui Yi Foong
Chief Impact Officer
Citrine Capital

Khairu Rejal
Investment Principal, Southeast Asia
Investible

Zhai Yun (Nat) Tan
Editor of ESG
The Edge Malaysia

Bobby Liu
Director of EIR
Touchstone Partners

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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