SC releases inaugural guide on VC and PE in Malaysia

  • In- detail knowledge to understand policy scenery governing VC/ PE operations
  • Foster a more active secret industry sector in accordance with Capital Market Masterplan 3

SC releases inaugural guide on VC and PE in Malaysia

The first edition of the” Practical Guide on Venture Capital and Private Equity in Malaysia” ( Guide ) was released by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC ) today and is now available for download.

This guide will help prospective venture capital (VC ) and private equity ( PE ) fund managers, service providers, and investors navigate Malaysia’s restrictive VC and PE operations ‘ policy landscape.

SC releases inaugural guide on VC and PE in MalaysiaThe Practical Guide on VC and PE in Malaysia, according to Dr. Awang Adek Hussin, the president of the SC, is “our commitment to creating a conducive environment for funding and innovation. We want to create a more vibrant group of professional traders to assist entrepreneurs in Malaysia by providing quality on the business landscape for VC and PE firms.

The Indonesian capital market’s alternative financing ecosystem includes both VC and PE. In order to foster promising startups and higher growth enterprises, VC and PE firms are crucial in fostering opportunities for local talent, innovation, and contribute to the expansion of the Indonesian economy.

The Guide’s main topics include information on local money market rules affecting the VC and PE industries, foreign trade policy, tax issues, fund organizing considerations, and other areas crucial to fund operations.

The SC’s efforts to promote a more powerful private business sector are reflected in the publication of the Guide in accordance with the Capital Market Masterplan 3. It will strengthen the capacity of professional fund managers and foster a more active investor base that can support investments into startups and micro, small, and medium-sized ( MSMEs ) with high growth.

This initiative is in line with the SC’s wider efforts to expand market-based financing options for MSMEs and mid-tier companies ( MTCs ).

The Guide also supports the regional KL20 plan, which seeks to establish Malaysia as a leading company ecosystem on a global scale.