KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 8): Malaysian start-ups now can look forward to presenting their idea directly to policymakers in Parliament, as mooted by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil during the KL Startup Summit (KLSS) 2024 on July 17.

KLSS in a statement on Thursday said Fahmi, in his opening remarks, proposed an idea for the next meet-up for start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to be hosted in Parliament.

It said the initiative aims to garner support and buy-in from Members of Parliament, emphasising the government's commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation at the highest levels.

“The organisers have committed to working closely with Fahmi’s ministry to design a programme that effectively connects early-stage entrepreneurs with policymakers,” the statement read.

KLSS 2024 director Inbaraj Suppiah was quoted in the statement as saying that the summit aims to be a hub for start-ups and entrepreneurs, providing direct access and connecting Malaysian start-ups with policymakers by hosting ‘demo days’ in Parliament.

The fourth edition of the KLSS, organised by the Startups and SMEs Malaysia community, electrified the Asia School of Business with over 300 attendees, including early-stage entrepreneurs, investors, ecosystem builders, and various corporate and government representatives.

It featured engaging panel discussions, masterclass workshops and pitching sessions, immersing participants in learning from industry leaders, dynamic networking and building meaningful connections to foster innovation and growth. 

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