Malaysia's leading keynote speakers for corporate events, conferences and leadership programmes — bookable online from Kuala Lumpur and beyond.



































Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia's wider corporate events market are home to some of Southeast Asia's most ambitious conferences and leadership programmes. PepTalk connects event teams with speakers who can engage Malaysian business audiences across leadership, innovation, technology, and DEI. Every booking is matched to your brief, audience, and budget, with our team managing the process from first enquiry to confirmed contract. Whether you're planning a regional conference, a corporate workshop, or an internal event, we'll find a speaker who delivers in English with authority and relevance.
Work with keynote speakers who understand the local business landscape, cultural context, and audience expectations. Local insight makes every talk more relevant — and more memorable.
Local speakers bring real-world examples, familiar references, and stories your audience already relate to — driving deeper engagement and stronger retention.
Booking locally reduces travel complexity, lowers costs, and makes scheduling easier. Whether in-person or hybrid, it's less to coordinate and more time to focus on the event itself.
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Client story
From event planners to HR teams to C-suite EAs, here's what it's actually like to work with us.

PepTalk makes the whole process effortless. They don't just connect you with a speaker — they understand your goals, match you with the right voice, and make every detail seamless. It's the most professional and enjoyable booking experience I've had.


Kuala Lumpur is one of Southeast Asia's most capable and cost-effective event destinations, combining world-class convention infrastructure with a cosmopolitan, multicultural character that makes it welcoming to international delegates from across the globe. The KL Convention Centre sits in the heart of the city beneath the iconic Petronas Towers, providing a setting that is both logistically excellent and visually memorable. Local speakers are strong in finance, Islamic banking, technology, and regional trade. KL's excellent value for money, easy connectivity, and genuinely warm hospitality make it a consistently popular choice for regional and international conferences.
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Share the event, the audience, the theme, and the budget. The more context you give us, the sharper the shortlist we'll come back with.
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We respond fast. You'll get a hand-picked selection of speakers matched to your brief, with full profiles, fees, and our recommendation on who's the strongest fit.
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Not quite right? Tell us what's missing from the shortlist and we'll adjust. We work with you until you're confident you've found the right person.
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Contracts, fees, travel, briefing calls, on-the-day logistics. We manage the full process so your team doesn't have to.
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Relax. Your speaker or expert is confirmed, the prep is done, and your event is in good hands. Show up and enjoy it.
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frequently asked questions
Partnering with PepTalk means elevating your events with our curated roster of top motivational speakers, industry experts, delivering punchy keynotes that leave a lasting impact. From talent selection, to contracts and logistics, we handle it all. We have global expert network, with over 15,000 speakers from over 50 countries on our roster. We also provide a full range of talent, from event hosts and moderators to interviewers and corporate entertainment, ensuring your event’s success from start to finish.
Email us, message us, or call us with your event details (topic, audience, budget, date, location) and the PepTalk team will send a custom speaker proposal within 24 hours. Once you've shortlisted, we'll confirm availability and fees, and you can arrange a chemistry call before deciding. From there, we handle contracts, logistics, and travel.
Whether you'd like to make a booking, need help with an event or anything else, we're here to help. Email us at hello@getapeptalk.com or send us a message via the chat. You can also call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US).
No problem! We often handle last-minute requests and can secure or replace a speaker, comedian, awards or event host quickly — almost anywhere in the world. However, speaker availability might be limited as the event date approaches. Email hello@getapeptalk.com with your requirements.
Book conference speakers 6–12 months in advance. Top speakers fill their calendars fast, so the earlier you start, the better your chances of securing your first choice. PepTalk makes it easy to browse, check availability, and confirm speakers quickly — giving you more time to focus on the rest of your event.
Not necessarily. While the speakers listed on our website may not have worked with PepTalk in the past, they are recognized professionals in the industry and known to engage in similar events and engagements. Alongside direct talent, we work with a wide variety of speaker agents and talent agencies, to ensure we have the best selection of speakers, hosts, comedians and entertainers available.
Yes. If they're not listed on the site, tell us their name and we'll take it from there. The PepTalk talent network extends well beyond what's publicly listed, so there's a good chance we can still book them.
Yes — that’s one of the most common requests we get. We regularly help clients find fresh voices for annual events, repeat audiences, and teams who want a new perspective rather than the usual names.
Yes. PepTalk books commercial podcast guests every week of the year. A high-profile voice can boost your podcast's reach and deliver ideas to your audience at scale. Fees typically range from £3,000 to £25,000+ in the UK, or $5,000 to $50,000+ in the US, depending on the expert. Our network includes bestselling authors, industry leaders, and cultural figures who have appeared on leading global podcasts, and many host their own. Whether you want bold insights, candid stories, or deep expertise, we'll help you find the right guest to strengthen your show.
Tell us what you’re working on and we’ll match you with the talent your audience won’t stop talking about.
The PepTalk Journal
Speaker recommendations, event trends, key dates, and practical guides, written by and for the people who make great events happen.