Malaysian AI Residency (Thursday Show & Tell): price, who can join and alternatives
The Malaysian AI Residency is a two-month, in-person programme for founders and builders working on AI products, based at 500 Global in Kuala Lumpur. Every Thursday it opens 10 free seats for co-working and a Show & Tell session, followed by an optional run club. Residents get a permanent desk at 500 Global and weekly Show & Tell sessions.
Malaysian AI Residency (Thursday Show & Tell) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders, builders, marketers, designers and creators building with AI | malaysian.ai |
| Where | 500 Global, Bangunan AICB, Kuala Lumpur | malaysian.ai |
| Format | Two months, full-time and in person | malaysian.ai |
| What residents get | A desk at 500 Global, weekly Show & Tell and hands-on support | malaysian.ai |
| Upcoming event | Show & Tell: Harness Engineering Edition on 29 October 2026 (date from Luma event data) | luma.com |
| Weekly sessions | Every Thursday, 10 seats for people building in AI | luma.com |
| Price | Thursday sessions are free | luma.com |
| Run club | AI Run Club every Monday and Thursday at 7 pm from AICB | luma.com |
| Next cohort | Next residency cohort dates to be announced | malaysian.ai |
| Entry | Thursday registrations need host approval | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Founders building AI products who want a full-time in-person base
- Builders who want weekly accountability through Show & Tell
- Founders who'd like a run with other builders after work
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a casual drinks night
- People not building with AI
- Anyone wanting a large open event
Alternatives to Malaysian AI Residency (Thursday Show & Tell)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Salon Kuala Lumpur | Not published (free admission for its October 2026 event) | RSVP on Meetup; demo slots by request in the registration form |
| AISEA | Not published | Register on Luma |
| ASBhive | Not published | Register on Luma; apply to its programmes |
| Cradle (Cradle LIVE! Summit) | Not published | Apply to programmes on its site; buy summit tickets |
| HERizon | RM 48 for the November 2026 mixer; RM 53 for the August 2026 immersion | Buy a ticket on Luma; some sessions need host approval |
| KL Entrepreneurs | Not published | RSVP on Meetup |
| Malaysia Entrepreneurs Network (Kuala Lumpur) | Pay the venue for your own food and drinks; ordering is required | RSVP on Meetup; open to all; no MLM promoters |
| Sip & Scale Kuala Lumpur | RM 20 per ticket (May 2026 edition) | RSVP on Luma; organisers review submissions and invite selected attendees |
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Questions about Malaysian AI Residency (Thursday Show & Tell)
- How long is the residency?
- Two months, full-time and in person at 500 Global in Kuala Lumpur.
- Can I try it before applying?
- Yes. Join a Thursday Show & Tell; it's free and capped at 10 seats, with host approval.
- Is there a run club?
- Yes. The AI Run Club runs every Monday and Thursday at 7 pm, starting and finishing at AICB.
- When is the next cohort?
- Its residency page says dates are to be announced.
- Website
- malaysian.ai
- Price
- Show & Tell is free; residency terms shared after applying
- Entry rule
- Apply for the residency; Thursday sessions need host approval
- Format
- Two-month in-person residency at 500 Global, plus weekly Thursday co-working, Show & Tell and run club
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Malaysian AI Residency isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check malaysian.ai before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.