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Tech Malaysia Advocates

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia|Est. 2021

Malaysia's digital transformation hub

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Aaron Sarma

Aaron Sarma

Group Lead, Tech Malaysia Advocates

An entrepreneur, venture capitalist and digital transformation advocate, Aaron has dedicated his career to fostering growth and innovation in emerging companies. As the founder of Touristly (later Vidi), he led the company to a successful acquisition by AirAsia in 2017. He has served in various roles within the AirAsia group and was Founding Director and COO of the AirAsia Superapp.

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Raj Mendhir

Raj Mendhir

Group Lead, Tech Malaysia Advocates

Raj is a global deal maker with sharp strategic and commercial acumen, with over 15 years in consulting, international business development and strategy across the UK, US, Europe and Southeast Asia. He gained a wealth of experience in consulting, tech, finance and transactions before building a number of businesses. He now runs a boutique strategy consulting firm, wippd, offering growth solutions to businesses, investors and governments worldwide.

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Launch Pad

Launching in Malaysia

An introductory market overview of Malaysia for companies considering entry, setting out why the country is straightforward to do business in and who the key players are. It maps the federal and state government agencies, accelerator programmes and incubators that make up the ecosystem.

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  1. 01
    Business-friendly environment

    Malaysia ranked 12th globally in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business index (2020).

  2. 02
    Gateway to ASEAN

    Malaysia is a strategic entry point to the ASEAN market and its population of over 650 million, with well-developed infrastructure that facilitates trade and logistics.

  3. 03
    Skilled, multicultural workforce

    The workforce is highly educated with strong proficiency in English and an abundance of STEM graduates. The diverse cultural landscape encourages creativity and innovation, making Malaysia attractive for international businesses.

  4. 04
    Access to finance

    Funding options are diverse, spanning banks, venture capital and government grants. Sharia-compliant financing is available.

  5. 05
    Supportive government initiatives

    Various government initiatives promote the digital economy and industrial growth, fostering innovation.