Malaysia's digital rules could reduce startup investment by $194m a year, study says
( July 15, 2026, 07:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Malaysia's digital regulations could reduce venture capital investment by about 792 million Malaysian ringgit ($194 million) a year between 2026 and 2035 if the regulatory environment becomes more restrictive, according to an Oxford Economics study commissioned by Digital Prosperity Asia. The study, released on Tuesday, found that 88 percent of startups face operational constraints from digital regulations and 81 percent report higher compliance costs. It also projected that tighter regulation would cut venture capital investment by 26 percent, resulting in about 210 fewer startups launched annually and approximately 22,000 fewer startup-supported jobs by 2035.Statement follows....
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