Can MaGIC Build MOSTI’s Ambitious Tech Sandbox?

Dzuleira Abu Bakar, CEO, The Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC)

02-Sep-20 08:05

Can MaGIC Build MOSTI’s Ambitious Tech Sandbox?

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Having recently transferred to a different ministry that will see its focus more centred on technology, while keeping a finger on the pulse of social entrepreneurship, we speak to Dzuleira Abu Bakar of MaGIC to discuss how startups have been affected by Covid-19.

We also discuss her plans moving forward and the future of the startup scene in Malaysia.

Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Business Analysis, Social Issues

Tags: MaGIC, Startups, MOSTI, NTIS,

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