Financial institutions and investors urged to accept intellectual property as collateral to build a sustainable ecosystem and enhance Malaysia’s economic standing.
KUALA LUMPUR: Financial institutions, investment bodies and capital market players must consider intellectual property as collateral to build a more sustainable and competitive national ecosystem.
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said intangible assets are increasingly outpacing physical assets in determining the competitiveness of companies and nations.
His speech text was delivered by Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia board member Syed Ahmad Abdul Rahman at a graduation ceremony for IP valuers.
Armizan said Malaysia cannot remain on the sidelines and must develop a reliable, transparent valuation ecosystem aligned with global standards.
“It requires not just skilled valuers, but also a shift in mindset among institutions that drive economic growth,” he said.
The world’s most innovative countries are those whose financial systems recognise the value of intangibles as the backbone of the future economy.
Malaysia now has a pool of trained IP valuers and a growing valuation framework through MyIPO, in line with the country’s shift towards a technology-driven economy.
The government is reviewing amendments to Act 617 to establish a stronger regulatory framework for IP valuers.
This would position Malaysia as one of the first countries in ASEAN to officially recognise the profession.
Malaysia is also committed to building a sustainable professional valuation ecosystem and deepening institutional collaboration.
“We will also promote broader use of valuation practices across innovation-driven sectors,” Armizan said.
This will position Malaysia as a regional hub for IP valuation excellence and ensure local creators can access world-class expertise.
At the ceremony, 35 individuals were certified as IP valuers, a key milestone in strengthening Malaysia’s intellectual property ecosystem.
“This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to developing a highly capable pool of local IP valuation professionals,” he added.
