Malcolm Wu is a program and community operations professional with over 10 years of experience designing and delivering entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives across emerging communities in Sarawak, Malaysia. He joined iCube Innovation in 2015 — when it was Sarawak's first coworking space and innovation platform — and has since built the programs, the teams, the ecosystem, and the community connections that make the hubs relevant and impactful year after year.
A personal commitment is bringing Malcolm to Banja Luka in early July 2026 — drawn there by someone he cares about, and by genuine curiosity about a region he's grown to like. He doesn't arrive knowing many people there yet, and he's fine with that. He's looking forward to learning the language, understanding the landscape, and finding where his background can be useful. If your organisation works in a way that could include someone based in BiH — remote, hybrid, or otherwise — he'd love to have that conversation.
Malcolm WuStrategic Manager & Program CuratoriCube Innovation
Kuching, Sarawak→ Banja Luka, BiH
His work sits within a larger national and state context. iCube operates two Digital Innovation Hubs contracted by Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), directly contributing to Sarawak's Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) — the state government's 10-year plan to build a thriving, high-income, innovation-driven economy. The Digital Innovation Hub model that iCube pioneered is a named catalytic initiative inside that plan.
iCube holds MSC Status Incubator recognition from MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation) since 2015, and was awarded Malaysia Digital Hub status by MDEC (2022–2025). As a formal ecosystem partner of MaGIC (Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre) since 2015, iCube served as the East Malaysia satellite hub for national startup programs. His approach is grounded in a give-first mindset — building through genuine relationships, collaboration, and shared value.
Ten years of building something from scratch leaves you with a clear sense of what matters — and a genuine appreciation for how much there always is still to learn. Banja Luka is the next place to find that out.
Joined iCube's senior leadership. Shifted from execution to strategic planning across both hubs. Co-developed the hub playbook. Built a capable team that now runs programs independently. Developing successors. Remains key relationship holder for government and ecosystem partners.
2022
Betong Digital Innovation Hub: Replication
Launched second government-contracted hub in a rural community. Applied the Sarikei model to a new context, conducting community research and building the first multi-stakeholder partnerships in Betong.
2020
Full Virtual Pivot and Original Program Authorship
Rebuilt entire annual calendar for virtual delivery during COVID-19 with no gap in programming. Developed fireside chat and panel facilitation as a team capability. Designed first original programs end-to-end. Completed Malaysian Government TTT certification.
2017
Sarikei Innovation Center: Program Design
Designed and delivered Sarawak's first government-contracted Digital Innovation Hub program from scratch. Annual 12-month program calendar submitted to state government each year.
2015
iCube Innovation: Ecosystem Foundation
Introduced Techstars Startup Weekend to Sarawak. Appointed Google Business Group Chapter Lead by Google APAC. Built iCube's first cross-sector partnerships and ASEAN network.
Annual Program Design & ArchitectureEcosystem Development from ZeroCross-Border Ecosystem ConnectivityFounder & SME Support ProgramsCross-Sector Partnership BuildingCommunity Building & ActivationFireside Chat & Panel ModerationTeam Leadership & Talent Development
Education
Bachelor of Hospitality & Tourism Management (Hons)
Taylor's College, Malaysia · Graduated 2007
Foundations in service, people management, and operations — applied directly to program delivery and community engagement throughout his career.
Certifications
Global Certified Facilitator
Techstars Startup Weekend · 2016
One of a small group of certified facilitators globally. Has facilitated 25+ Startup Weekend events across 8 Malaysian cities.
Certified Trainer — Train-The-Trainer (TTT)
Malaysian Government · 2023
Government-accredited certification qualifying independent design and delivery of digital skills training programs without relying on external trainers.
Looking to work together?
5 tailored CVs available — matched to the type of role you have in mind.
Open to community development, program management, and ecosystem building opportunities. Based in Sarawak, relocating to Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
