Mranti launches KL Innovation Belt to revolutionise Malaysia's startup landscape

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Mranti Chief Investment Officer Khairil Anuar Sadat Salleh with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the KLIB booth during the launch of KL20 event on Tuesday.

KLIB is a visionary initiative set to reshape the landscape of entrepreneurship and innovation in the Klang Valley region.

SHAH ALAM - Technology Innovation Park Malaysia (TiPM/Mranti) unveils the KL Innovation Belt (KLIB), a dynamic network of strategic hubs in Bukit Jalil and Bangsar aimed at cultivating a robust startup ecosystem.

In a bid to propel Malaysia's startup scene to new heights, TiPM has introduced the KLIB, a visionary initiative set to reshape the landscape of entrepreneurship and innovation in the Klang Valley region.

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Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti), Chang Lih Kang, extended a warm invitation to aspiring innovators, emphasising the strategic vision behind KLIB.

"We welcome you, as a pioneering innovator, to be part of a community targeted to grow within the next 3 years into a network of 500+ startups, investors and industry leaders, with vast potentials to collaborate with like-minded individuals whilst having access to support facilities tailored to your sector,” he said.

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The hubs, strategically located in Bukit Jalil and Bangsar, will focus on key sectors including Energy and Greentech, Manufacturing and Automation, Agriculture and Islamic Financial Services, fostering a self-sustaining startup ecosystem.

One of the delegates trying out Virtual Reality (VR) at one of the booth during the launch of KL20.

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The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (Mranti) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Dr Rais Hussin outlined the comprehensive support awaiting KLIB participants.

"KLIB innovators stand to benefit from scalable office space, high-speed internet, convenient transportation access and essential facilities such as F&B and leisure,” he said.

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He highlighted the opportunity for direct exposure to potential investors and participation in investor pitch sessions, coupled with special rental and utility packages for early adopters, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing startup success.

KLIB promises to be a central hub for startups and investors, offering tailored facilities including dedicated co-working spaces and networking events, alongside seamless access to government agencies.

The initiative invites entrepreneurs to join the innovation revolution by registering interest at mranti.my/klib, seizing the opportunity to be part of a transformative movement that aims to elevate Malaysia's entrepreneurial ecosystem onto the global stage.