2027 Budget: RM100mil fund to boost tech start-ups in Penang

KUALA LUMPUR: Penang will be developed as a national technology hub, with Khazanah Nasional Bhd and InvestPenang establishing a RM100 million fund to support early-stage semiconductor and advanced manufacturing companies.

nst.com.my ·3h ago

2027 Budget: RM100mil fund to boost tech start-ups in Penang

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Malaysia designates Penang as fintech hub under Budget 2027 techinasia.com

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