AVPN is building the ecosystem for social investors with an active presence in Malaysia - from foundations and impact funds to corporations, intermediaries and beyond
Malaysia has a nascent social entrepreneurship scene with about 100 social enterprises. Strong government support is spurring innovative approaches to building the social economy including the Social Outcome Fund and socially responsible sukuk. Download the report to access Malaysia’s social investment landscape.
Download this report Explore the Interactive ToolkitSenior Advisor: Private Sector PartnershipsInternational Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Senior Vice PresidentYayasan Hasanah (Hasanah Foundation)
Regional Head of Market, Government Affairs and Donor Relations DivisionInternational Committee of the Red Cross (CN)
Asst Manager, Youth Engagement DepartmentYouth Trust Foundation (myHarapan)
Member of the Asia Advisory BoardThe Dariu Foundation
ChairmanFairview International School
In November 2018, the Pakatan Harapan government announced Budget 2019 for Malaysia titled, ‘Credible Malaysia, Dynamic Economy, Prosperous Rakyat’. There was a heavy focus on creating institutional reforms, improving people’s well-being and promoting an entrepreneurial culture in the country.
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