Khazanah Nasional Bhd is set to launch the Emerging Fund Managers’ Programme (EMP) and the Regional Fund Managers’ Initiative (RMI) under the National Fund-of-Funds (NFOF) following its acquisition of Malaysia Venture Capital Management and Penjana Kapital. Managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir emphasized that the EMP aims to support local VC fund managers, while the RMI seeks to attract international managers to enrich the Malaysian ecosystem. Launching in November 2024, the EMP will focus on Malaysian GPs raising early-stage funds, enhancing innovation-driven startups and fostering partnerships to drive economic growth and productivity.