Cognisant of the shared, and rising sentiment for corporate-startup convergence & partnership, for innovation, growth, collaboration, and exchange, the iDeas Xchange Series aims to facilitate and encourage networking, interactions, tie-ups and catalytic partnerships between corporate Malaysia and the Malaysian startup ecosystem.

The 2^nd iDeas Xchange was jointly organised by the Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) and Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA) with KolaXus, led by its CEO, Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, Executive Committee Member of MAJECA on 20 March 2025 at Banquet Hall, Bangunan AmBank Group with the theme of “Cross-Border Collaboration & Market Expansion”.  

A total of 80 participants comprising members of MAJECA and MASSA, the corporate business community, Government agencies and the members of the startup ecosystem were present.

Dato’ Lawrence Lim Swee Lin, Hon. Secretary, MASSA delivered the Welcome Remarks.

Mr Harmender Singh, Vice President, Super PMO & Special Projects, Cradle Fund delivered the Opening Remarks.

Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, CEO, KolaXus and Executive Committee Member of MAJECA delivered his remarks and moderated the Startup Sharing Session.

Based on the theme of “Cross-Border Collaboration & Market Expansion” the following four startups shared on their respective businesses moderated by Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, CEO, KolaXus and Executive Committee Member of Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA):

Mr William Lee, CEO, Easybook

Mr Aiemaan Mohd Noor, Country Director, Neoreka Asia

Mr Owen Chen Chee Onn, CEO, Neurogine

Mr Lim Chin Wan, Founder & Director, GriPP

Datuk Merlyn Kasimir, Hon. Asst. Secretary of MASSA delivered the Closing Remarks on behalf of Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President of MASSA & MAJECA.

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