Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) was set up by the Government of Malaysia in 1992 to spearhead the development of technology businesses in Malaysia. Its initial role was to concentrate on the promotion and commercialisation of local research and invests in new ventures that can bring in new technologies from abroad. From those investment activities, MTDC has evolved to become a venture capital outfit and has been the leading venture capitalist in the country long before the concept became familiar and accepted in Malaysia. (CONTINUE READING)

To date, MTDC has invested more than RM350 million in both local and foreign high-tech companies. Many of these companies have been successfully listed on Bursa Malaysia. (CONTINUE READING)

MTDC has been entrusted by the Government to manage a number of special-purpose grants, which were created for providing financial assistance to entrepreneurs and companies involved in developing promoted technologies in Malaysia. The grant scheme was first introduced during the 7th Malaysia Plan (7MP) (1996-2000). (CONTINUE READING)

Technology Incubation Centre is embodied under Government’s Technology Development Cluster (TDC) programme. The programme is designed to strengthen linkages between universities/research institutions and industries. The main objective is to activate and promote the acceleration of the commercialisation activities of both the local universities and research institutions. (CONTINUE READING)

The rapid changes in technology as a result of stiff competition and challenges in the global market have left business organizations no choice but to perform at their best levels at all times. This means business processes as well as strategic plans must be consistently evaluated and revised in order to keep up with the pace in the marketplace. (CONTINUE READING)