Malaysia attracts foreign tech talent through startup roadmap

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Intervention 6 under Malaysia's startup roadmap accelerates visa approvals for foreign tech talent, increasing the inflow of international workers.
The implementation of these measures contributed to investment inflows exceeding RM51.17 billion into startups as of 30 September.
A total of 5,016 local and foreign startups have registered with MYStartup, with the government extending SUPER 2.0 for 2026–2030 to strengthen the ecosystem and access to global markets.

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SUPER implementation and talent intake targets

As reported by The Edge Malaysia, Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk Dr Mohamad Yusof Apdal said the achievement was driven by the ministry's focus on Intervention 6 under the roadmap, which accelerates visa approvals to facilitate the entry of foreign tech talent into the country.

He said efforts to strengthen the startup ecosystem also include improvements to the funding framework to enhance efficiency and attract high-quality investment. During a question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday, he said that as of 30 Sept, the measures had contributed to investment inflows exceeding RM51.17 billion into startups to support their growth and scaling within the ecosystem.

Mohamad Yusof was responding to a question from S Kesavan, Pakatan Harapan MP for Sungai Siput, on the government's efforts to attract foreign talent, investors and high-tech startups to the country. He also informed that 5,016 local and foreign startups had registered on the MYStartup one-stop platform, including companies from Singapore, the UK and the U.S.

Impact on the startup ecosystem nationwide

According to Mohamad Yusof, the government will continue SUPER 2.0 for the 2026 to 2030 period to ensure funding continuity, attract high-quality investment and improve local startups' access to global markets.

Responding to a supplementary question on the reach of the startup ecosystem beyond the Klang Valley, including in Perak, he said the government continues to ensure inclusive participation nationwide through various programmes and online platforms. The statement indicates a focus not only on attracting foreign talent and capital, but also on extending the benefits of the innovation ecosystem to broader regions.

In our earlier coverage of Malaysia's market resilience and foreign investment flows, we explained how the stability of local equities continues to attract global investor interest amid international uncertainty. The article also highlighted the technology and financial sectors as key drivers of capital inflows, supported by investment in digital infrastructure and innovation that strengthens the country's long-term growth prospects.

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