Khazanah's Role In Venture Capital Ecosystem Remains Vital, Fund Should Widen Focus On Higher Economic Multipliers Like Agri-Food Business

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd still has an effective role to play in the venture capital ecosystem, especially in promoting entrepreneurship and fuelling future economic growth engines, despite recent setbacks such as the losses incurred from its investment in FashionValet Sdn Bhd.

Khazanah Welcomes PAC Recommendations, Reaffirms Commitment To Nation-Building Through Venture Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) — Khazanah Nasional Bhd has welcomed the findings and recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on its (Khazanah) past investment in FashionValet and the broader approach to domestic venture capital (VC) investments, as part of its overall mandate and mission in advancing Malaysia.

GLIC's Domestic Investment Strengthens Economy, Resistance Against External Impacts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) – Domestic strategic investments by government-linked investment companies (GLICs) are becoming increasingly important and play a key role in strengthening Malaysia's economy from within, and improving resilience against external impacts.

GLICs Continue To Improve Investment Evaluation Process And Monitoring - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) including Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will continue to monitor and improve governance in investment evaluation processes, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today. 

Khazanah Maintains Vision Of Investing In Start-ups, Says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd will continue investing in start-ups, despite losses from its stake in online fashion retailer FashionValet Sdn Bhd, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Khazanah, PNB Clarify Their Divestment From FashionValet

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) have issued separate statements on their RM43.9 million losses after selling their stakes in e-commerce platform Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd for RM3.1 million.

Khazanah, PNB Secure RM3.1 Mln From Fashionvalet Share Sale – MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) received RM3.1 million from the sale of their shares in Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd (FashionValet), the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said on Monday.