Malaysia: SEA’s next tech hub?

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That’s partly why tech ecosystems need optimistic voices - cheerleaders whose rosy views are based on their knowledge, experience and data. There are few who are as energetic and positive about Southeast Asia’s tech scene than Khailee Ng of VC firm 500 Global. I caught his talk at our conference in Jakarta last year, and his enthusiasm was not just infectious but also clearly backed by tangible reasons to be hopeful. Ng was also a speaker at our Kuala Lumpur conference last month, and today’s featured piece dives into what he thinks Malaysia could do to shore up its tech ecosystem. I’m certain you’ll be pumped up and informed after reading through it. -- Peter  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Malaysia = next big thing in tech? Khailee Ng explains]( 500 Global's managing director told Malaysian founders that there’s no better time to build companies. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [MapmyIndia CEO calls Ola Maps a 'gimmick']( A brewing controversy has erupted in India's digital navigation space as MapmyIndia's CEO criticizes Ola's new navigational map. Ola refutes the claims, leading to a legal battle. 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