Investors see unpolished gems in Malaysia's startup ecosystem
The country has flown under the radar in venture capital deals, but new opportunities are surfacing
Singapore
AGRITECH, infrastructure and Islamic finance - these are some sectors that could draw more venture deals to Malaysia's startup ecosystem, as interest grows from both domestic and global investors.
Malaysia has produced many of South-east Asia's notable entrepreneurs, but its startup scene is often overshadowed by regional peers, such as Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam.
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