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    Build in Malaysia.Ship for the World.

    A residency for Malaysia's AI-native builders to go all-in, make insane progress and launch globally.

    Program

    Bringing together Malaysia's most ambitious founders

    01

    Learn from like-minded builders

    Weekly show and tells every Thursday at 4pm. Share what you're working on and what you're figuring out, get feedback, and learn from others.

    02

    Co-working space for serious builders

    Have space for focused work sessions, with room for random hallway convos that unlock your next breakthrough.

    03

    Get support in what matters to you

    Whether you need technical, fundraising, product, GTM, content support - chances are there's people around who are tackling what you're struggling with

    Show and Tell Thursdays

    Join us for a Show and Tell Thursday

    Every Thursday we have an open day where builders can share what they're tinkering with, what they're learning, and learn from other builders.

    The show and tell session happens at 4pm, though you're invited to cowork with us from 11am till then too.

    Show and Tell Thursdays

    Host

    A permanent home in the heart of KL

    500 Global hosts the Malaysian AI Residency at their dedicated space in Kuala Lumpur — a permanent home where residents work, build, and ship together every day. Having a real base is one of the key things that sets this community apart.

    500 Global, Bangunan AICB, 10 Jalan Dato' Onn, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Accessible by car and LRT (Bandaraya station).

    500 Global KL workspace interior

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    Residents

    You're in great company

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    Community

    Community partners

    In partnership with Malaysia's leading AI builder communities.

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    Join the residency

    Apply for the next cohort and build your AI startup surrounded by ambitious founders, mentors, and partners across Malaysia.

    Apply now