Mission

Our mission is to inform, inspire, and connect Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem by publishing timely news, actionable insights, and impactful stories that support founders, investors, and policymakers in building the region’s innovation future.

Vision

Our vision is to become Southeast Asia’s most trusted and influential startup news platform, recognized for credibility, depth, and community impact, positioning ASEAN as a leading global entrepreneurship hub.

About Us

Startup Berita is Southeast Asia’s dedicated platform covering startups, funding news, entrepreneurship, ecosystem events, and public policy impacting innovation across the region.

We provide founders, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem enablers with:

  • Timely startup and funding updates
  • Founder interviews and insights
  • Policy and market trend analyses
  • Event coverage across ASEAN markets

Our goal is to build an informed, connected, and empowered entrepreneurial community that drives Southeast Asia’s growth and global relevance.
All content is curated with a focus on relevance, accuracy, and empowering readers to make informed decisions in their ventures or investments.
Our mission is to inspire and inform the next generation of Southeast Asian entrepreneurs to build impactful businesses shaping the region’s future.

Our Media Channels

The Desi Buzz

The Desi Buzz – world’s first South Asian diaspora news covering stories, business, startups & events from America to Australia. Connecting global Desis daily.

The Dubai Buzz

The Dubai Buzz delivers Dubai’s essential news, events, and stories—keeping you updated on what matters most in the city’s dynamic heartbeat. Discover Dubai daily.

GCC Startup News

GCC Startup News covers the region’s most innovative startups, funding deals, and entrepreneurship trends—your essential source for GCC & MENA’s booming startup ecosystem.

Halal Biz News

Halal Biz News covers the global halal economy—business trends, consumer markets & lifestyle innovations shaping the trillion-dollar halal industry worldwide.

Dr. Tausif Malik
Founder, Publisher & Editor

TMA Worldwide was founded by Dr. Tausif Malik, a serial entrepreneur, publisher, and social impact strategist. With extensive professional experience in the UAE, Oman, and Kuwait, Dr. Malik brings deep insight into the GCC region’s socio-economic dynamics, business environment, and cultural diversity. His vision blends media, community empowerment, and innovation.

Dr. Malik is also the founder of RiseBack.org, a global edtech platform that promotes affordable education and upskilling for underserved communities through income-sharing and sustainable funding models. His work reflects a strong commitment to building ecosystems that support inclusive growth and digital opportunity — both in the Middle East and beyond.

For collaborations, media partnerships, and story submissions, contact us at info@startupberita.com