Accelerating Penang's Digital Economy

𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜. 🚀
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Digital Penang is bringing you a PENTastic November for Penang’s startup ecosystem — and the best part? You can start planning your month ahead!😎✈️
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Check out the 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 to:
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📅 Explore the latest event calendar
🔍 Discover talks, workshops, meetups, networking sessions & more
🎟️ Check event details and register for the ones that interest you
📣 Want to host an event? Submit your proposal through the website and be part of the celebration!
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Whether you’re a startup, entrepreneur, ecosystem partner, SME, or simply curious about what’s happening, there’s something waiting for you this November.
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Let’s make November a month to Discover. Connect. Grow. 🚀
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👉 Explore PENTastic Startup Month 2026:
startup.digitalpenang.my/pentastic-startup-month-2026/
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𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫! 👏
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Today's business environment is changing rapidly. Whether you're running a retail shop, café, restaurant, service business, or SME, staying competitive means more than just increasing sales—it also means embracing digitalisation, protecting your business, and building a resilient workforce.
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Join us for the Penang SME Business Empowerment Initiative, where industry experts will share practical insights and strategies to help your business grow with confidence.
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What You'll Learn:
🍽️ Food Safety & Compliance
💻 Digital Economy Master Plan (DEMP)
👥 Employee Medical Benefits & Workforce Protection
🛡️ Business Risk Protection & Public Liability
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📅 Date: 27 August 2026 (Thursday)
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Digital Penang (3rd Floor - Event Space)
🎟️ Register now: lnkd.in/gdiFC2fM
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Seats are limited! We look forward to welcoming SMEs, micro businesses, retailers, cafés, restaurants, and entrepreneurs from across Penang.
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Most Malaysian business owners explore fundraising too late or with the wrong expectations. 😨
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1337 Ventures is running 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎𝟏. Bikesh Lakhmichand, CEO & Founding Partner of 1337 Ventures, will walk through the full funding landscape, what investors actually look for, and the mistakes.
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🤔 Know a founder or SME owner who’s thinking about fundraising? Tag them or share this with them! 🚀
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📅 21 Aug 2026 (Fri) | 10 AM – 12 PM (GMT+8)
💻 Free Webinar | On Google Meet
👉 RSVP: luma.com/lv0v1ykd
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Join us for an exclusive sharing session with INFINITY8 & Digital Penang for PENtastic Startup Month!
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📅 Tuesday, 18 August 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 INFINITY8 Reserve GeorgeTown, Penang (FREE Admission)
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🤔 What to Expect:
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1. Introduction to PENTASTIC Startup Month
2. Highlights of key activities & initiatives
3. Learn how the startup community can get involved
4. Discover opportunities to connect and participate
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🌟 Refreshments from Frank Laurent Coffee Roasters
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🔗Sign up here: luma.com/ipjgcz4g
😊 Enjoy a FREE 1-Week Coworking Pass at INFINITY8 Reserve George Town when you sign up for this session!
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✈️ Discover opportunities. Connect with the ecosystem. Get involved in PENTASTIC Startup Month.
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🔥 Stop creating for free. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐈 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.
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Are you creating:
🎬 AI Short Films
🎵 AI Music
🎨 AI Animation
🎥 AI Videos
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Then don't miss this opportunity.🫵
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Join 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐈 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 and receive support to transform your creative passion into a sustainable business.
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✅ Workshops
✅ AI Token Support
✅ Business Mentorship
✅ Living Lab
✅ Startup Ecosystem
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📅 Applications 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟒 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
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⚠️ Limited intake. Secure your spot before registrations close.
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👉 Apply now: zfrmz.com/DSLeuvfFczRM5UX7HXc7
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🚀 Submissions Are Now OPEN!
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Built something worth recognising?
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Now's the time to put your innovation in the spotlight.
The Top Tech Innovation Awards 2026 returns to celebrate organisations, startups and technology leaders driving innovation that creates real impact.
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From AI and digital transformation to sustainability and breakthrough technologies—if your work is shaping industries and pushing boundaries, we want to hear your story.
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🏆 No Participation Fee
📅 Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026
📝 Submit Your Entry: mk.my/TTIA-2026
🏆 Award Categories & Criteria: mk.my/awardslist
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Made by Malaysia. Built for the World. 🌏
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👏 Thank you for your amazing support last year!
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We’re excited to partner with Sri Veeramakaliamman Devasthanam, Gelugor, Penang once again to present the Gelugor Kaliamman Chariot Tracker 2026.
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🛻 Departure: 1st August, 6.30pm
📌 Track it live now: gqr.sh/NK5d
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🙋‍♀️ Join us for an exciting session to learn more about Borneo Animation & Games Festival (BAGFest) 2026, opportunities, programmes, and how you can be part of the event.
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📅 Date: 30 July 2026 (Thursday)
🕰️ Time: 10 am-11.30 am
📌 Venue: MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation) Northern Office,
No. 21-35, Ministry of Digital (Kementerian Digital) Northern Office, Bangunan UAB, Gat Lebuh China, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang
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👏 Light refreshments will be provided.
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📌 Register your attendance here: lnkd.in/gpzqkjPP
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👉 Event website: www.bagf.my/
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Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

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🛡️ Is your business protected from today's cyber threats?
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Every day, cyberattacks target businesses of all sizes—not just large corporations. A single phishing email, ransomware attack, or malware infection can disrupt operations and put valuable business data at risk.
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That's why Digital Penang has partnered with Kaspersky to bring exclusive cybersecurity solutions for SMEs! 🤩🤩
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✨ Why choose Kaspersky?
✅ Protect your devices from viruses, ransomware & malware
✅ Stay safe from phishing scams and online threats
✅ Secure your business and personal data with trusted cybersecurity
✅ Flexible plans for individuals and SMEs
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🔒 Don't wait until it's too late. Protect your devices and your business today.
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👉 Click the link below to explore the available plans and enjoy 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠:
metasplendors.com/digitalpenang/
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More leads don’t always mean more sales. Better follow-up does. 🚀
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When follow-ups are delayed, opportunities are missed. When your sales team spends more time chasing leads than closing deals, growth slows down.
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Join Accelerate Sales Growth with AI & CRM Automation and discover how Malaysian businesses can use AI and CRM automation to:
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✅ Capture and organise enquiries from multiple channels
✅ Identify and nurture high-potential prospects
✅ Automate follow-ups and reduce response time
✅ Turn more leads into revenue—without increasing headcount
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Hear from:
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🎤 Dr. Henry Tye, Bigdomain
Winning in Search & Marketing in the Agentic Era
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🎤 Alain Lye, RakanSales
Turn Every Lead into Revenue with AI & CRM Automation
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📅 5 August 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
📍 Digital Penang, George Town
🎟️ FREE for the first 50 registrations—worth RM299
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📲 Scan the QR code to register now. Limited seats available!
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We are honoured to bring Digital Penang’s PANTAU, live-update location tracker, to the historic St. Anne Feast Procession for the very first time. Let's track & follow the float’s journey through the streets of Bukit Mertajam, Penang and stay updated along the route.

Departure: 8:30 PM, 25th July 2026
Track it live: gqr.sh/wEwV

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