MyIPO AND SSM SIGN MOU TO STRENGTHEN BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM

Petaling Jaya, 13 April 2026 – The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen strategic collaboration in intellectual property (IP) protection and data sharing.

The collaboration focuses on structured data sharing and expanding information outreach to the business community, with the aim of increasing awareness on IP protection and good business governance.

MyIPO Director General, Mrs. Yusnieza Syarmila Yusoff said the initiative will enhance access to IP information and strengthen the commercialization ecosystem while reducing risks of IP infringement.

SSM Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Nor Azimah Abdul Aziz highlighted that the collaboration will help strengthen Malaysia’s business landscape towards greater resilience, integrity and sustainability.

The initiative also supports high-impact programmes to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs and startups, in line with the nation’s aspiration towards an innovation-driven economy.