By Joshua Tan, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder for Troopers Innovation Sdn. Bhd.
 Troopers Innovation Sdn Bhd wholeheartedly welcomes the 2024 National Budget presented by the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Malaysia Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and commends the government’s strategic approach towards Malaysia MADANI with the theme “Budget 2024: Economic Reform, Empowering the People”.
 At TROOPERS, we are dedicated to ensuring that talent matches organizational needs, and the commitment to refine local talent development to align with industry requirements is a significant stride toward a brighter economic future for Malaysia. As a testament to this commitment, TROOPERS innovate new ways to facilitate gig workers by matching their skills to the gig via ratings and feedback system. Our holistic ecosystem not only allows real-time tracking of gig workers’ progress but also showcases their evolving track record and build their microcredentials in our app as they complete gig task. This embodiment of transparency and progress underscores our core mission to empower both job seekers and hiring managers by ensuring a seamless and mutually beneficial partnership. Keeping to the momentum set in prior years, the government will continue with the PERKESO Career Building Programme, allocating RM35 million to empower 9,000 gig workers through skill training. This allocation will undoubtedly uplift the gig economy to new heights, and is aligned with our work with TROOPERS Academy which offers essential soft skills training to nurture the growth of our gig workers. At TROOPERS, we strongly believe that continuous upskilling will create opportunities to raise the floor and ceiling of gig worker wages, ensuring a better standard of living which is why TROOPERS will continue to support them in achieving fair wages and improve the household economy of Malaysians at large. Moreover, the allocation of RM1.6 billion by the Human Resource Development Corp (HRD Corp) for 1.7 million training opportunities signifies a significant investment in upskilling and re-skilling. The reallocation of special funds, utilizing 15% of total levy collections to support the MADANI Training Program, addresses the needs of SME entrepreneurs and vulnerable groups such as former prisoners, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), senior citizens, and retirees. This move reflects the government’s investment in shaping the future of our workforce, resonating with our commitment at TROOPERS to bridge the gap between talent and organizational needs through collaborative training and upskilling programmes while encouraging prioritization of hiring local talent in the gig workforce to improve socio-economic growth.
 At TROOPERS, we firmly believe in the potential of every individual to elevate their socio-economic status through tailored programs and training. We wholeheartedly endorse the government's commitment to emphasize the importance of re-skilling and upskilling Malaysians, laying the foundation for a more empowered society. We believe in the collective potential of Malaysians and if we work together, we can elevate Malaysian talents in all sectors through proper training and upskilling to ensure they are remunerated fairly, and enterprises get the value they pay for.

As an organization deeply committed to meeting the ever-growing talent demands of our partners, we firmly believe that the proposed Budget will be a game-changer, aligning seamlessly with Malaysia MADANI values and embodying our mission to connect talents with the needs of organizations.&nbsp;

<h1>BUDGET 2024: TROOPERS Applauds the 2024 National Budget for Empowering the Nation's Workforce</h1>
Troopers Innovation Sdn. Bhd. applauds Malaysia's 2024 National Budget, which focuses on economic reform and people empowerment. They are committed to matching talent with industry needs and empowering gig workers through a transparent feedback system. The company supports the government's programs like the PERKESO Career Building Programme and HRD Corp's allocation of RM1.6 billion for training opportunities, especially benefiting SMEs and vulnerable groups. Troopers believes in the potential of every individual and endorses the government's commitment to upskilling Malaysians for a more empowered society. They see the budget as aligning with their mission of connecting talent with organizations.By Joshua Tan, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder for Troopers Innovation Sdn. Bhd.
 Troopers Innovation Sdn Bhd wholeheartedly welcomes the 2024 National Budget presented by the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Malaysia Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and commends the government’s strategic approach towards Malaysia MADANI with the theme “Budget 2024: Economic Reform, Empowering the People”.
 At TROOPERS, we are dedicated to ensuring that talent matches organizational needs, and the commitment to refine local talent development to align with industry requirements is a significant stride toward a brighter economic future for Malaysia. As a testament to this commitment, TROOPERS innovate new ways to facilitate gig workers by matching their skills to the gig via ratings and feedback system. Our holistic ecosystem not only allows real-time tracking of gig workers’ progress but also showcases their evolving track record and build their microcredentials in our app as they complete gig task. This embodiment of transparency and progress underscores our core mission to empower both job seekers and hiring managers by ensuring a seamless and mutually beneficial partnership. Keeping to the momentum set in prior years, the government will continue with the PERKESO Career Building Programme, allocating RM35 million to empower 9,000 gig workers through skill training. This allocation will undoubtedly uplift the gig economy to new heights, and is aligned with our work with TROOPERS Academy which offers essential soft skills training to nurture the growth of our gig workers. At TROOPERS, we strongly believe that continuous upskilling will create opportunities to raise the floor and ceiling of gig worker wages, ensuring a better standard of living which is why TROOPERS will continue to support them in achieving fair wages and improve the household economy of Malaysians at large. Moreover, the allocation of RM1.6 billion by the Human Resource Development Corp (HRD Corp) for 1.7 million training opportunities signifies a significant investment in upskilling and re-skilling. The reallocation of special funds, utilizing 15% of total levy collections to support the MADANI Training Program, addresses the needs of SME entrepreneurs and vulnerable groups such as former prisoners, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), senior citizens, and retirees. This move reflects the government’s investment in shaping the future of our workforce, resonating with our commitment at TROOPERS to bridge the gap between talent and organizational needs through collaborative training and upskilling programmes while encouraging prioritization of hiring local talent in the gig workforce to improve socio-economic growth.
 At TROOPERS, we firmly believe in the potential of every individual to elevate their socio-economic status through tailored programs and training. We wholeheartedly endorse the government's commitment to emphasize the importance of re-skilling and upskilling Malaysians, laying the foundation for a more empowered society. We believe in the collective potential of Malaysians and if we work together, we can elevate Malaysian talents in all sectors through proper training and upskilling to ensure they are remunerated fairly, and enterprises get the value they pay for.

As an organization deeply committed to meeting the ever-growing talent demands of our partners, we firmly believe that the proposed Budget will be a game-changer, aligning seamlessly with Malaysia MADANI values and embodying our mission to connect talents with the needs of organizations.&nbsp;Founded by co-founders Joshua Tan and Kelvin Lee, TROOPERS is a digital HR Tech platform for flexible work that aims to grant equitable access to flexible work for all Malaysians to work and earn in a legitimate, transparent, and accountable ecosystem. Since inception in 2017, TROOPERS has grown to become
Malaysia’s flexible job-matching platform. TROOPERS works with a range of esteemed brands across Malaysia to meet all their flexible manpower needs in terms of on-ground activations, offline marketing, merchandising, in-store promotion, logistics, warehousing, concerts and shared services.

As part of its ongoing commitment in building a flexible ecosystem, TROOPERS launched the TROOPERS App in 2021 which has since garnered over 180,000 verified users, generating over RM 20 million in income for gig workers with more than 200,000 shifts transacted on the app.

For more information, please visit https://www.troopers.com.my/Danial Shazany
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Troopers Innovation Sdn. Bhd. applauds Malaysia's 2024 National Budget, which focuses on economic reform and people empowerment. They are committed to matching talent with industry needs and empowering gig workers through a transparent feedback system. The company supports the government's programs like the PERKESO Career Building Programme and HRD Corp's allocation of RM1.6 billion for training opportunities, especially benefiting SMEs and vulnerable groups. Troopers believes in the potential of every individual and endorses the government's commitment to upskilling Malaysians for a more empowered society. They see the budget as aligning with their mission of connecting talent with organizations.

BUDGET 2024: TROOPERS Applauds the 2024 National Budget for Empowering the Nation's Workforce

Cyberview Sdn Bhd, the tech hub developer, has finalised its deal with EdgeConneX, the pioneer in Hyperlocal to Global Hyperscale Data Centre Solutions, to build its data centre campus in Cyberjaya today.

US-based EdgeConneX signed the Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Cyberview earlier this month, acquiring an enterprise lot spanning approximately 30 acres to develop a data centre campus with a capacity of over 200MW within the purchased parcel in Cyberjaya, offering scalable capacity and power to meet a wide range of customer needs in the future.

The document was exchanged between Kamarul Ariffin Abdul Samad, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberview Sdn Bhd and Randy Brouckman, CEO and Co-founder, EdgeConneX. The ceremony was witnessed by YB Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) at RekaScape, Cyberjaya, during the closing ceremony of InnoEx, a four-day event organised by Cyberview in conjunction with the Cyberjaya Innovation Week.

Kamarul Ariffin Abdul Samad, Chief Executive Officer, Cyberview Sdn Bhd,&nbsp;said, “EdgeConneX’s investment in Cyberjaya represents a significant achievement and positions the city as a prime destination for hyperscale data centre providers. Our commitment to fostering innovation, combined with Malaysia’s growing digital economy will further increase the demand for data centres to be based in our city. We also estimate technology investments of RM35 billion for the next five to 10 years which aligns with Cyberjaya's position as the preferred technology investment location.”

Randy Brouckman, CEO and Co-founder, EdgeConneX,&nbsp;said, “As a trusted provider of data centre solutions to service providers and hyperscalers, EdgeConneX is committed to the society and economy within which we operate. The new campus in Cyberjaya will bring the necessary capacity and innovation to grow businesses in the tech hub, and meet increasing hyperscaler and enterprise customers needs. The campus is also expected to create various job opportunities across construction, management, functional and operational roles in the city.”

Cyberjaya recently saw an increase in data centre investments, cementing its role as the global technology hub. The city is currently home to 14 data centre facilities in Cyberjaya, contributing up to 75 per cent of the nation's total data capacity.

The closing ceremony marks the conclusion of InnoEx, which brings together industry pioneers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts to celebrate innovation and technology in Cyberjaya, in conjunction with its 26th&nbsp;anniversary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h1>EdgeConneX Invested in 200MW Data Centre Campus in Cyberjaya</h1>Cyberview Sdn Bhd, the tech hub developer, has finalised its deal with EdgeConneX, the pioneer in Hyperlocal to Global Hyperscale Data Centre Solutions, to build its data centre campus in Cyberjaya today.US-based EdgeConneX signed the Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Cyberview earlier this month, acquiring an enterprise lot spanning approximately 30 acres to develop a data centre campus with a capacity of over 200MW within the purchased parcel in Cyberjaya, offering scalable capacity and power to meet a wide range of customer needs in the future.The document was exchanged between Kamarul Ariffin Abdul Samad, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberview Sdn Bhd and Randy Brouckman, CEO and Co-founder, EdgeConneX. The ceremony was witnessed by YB Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) at RekaScape, Cyberjaya, during the closing ceremony of InnoEx, a four-day event organised by Cyberview in conjunction with the Cyberjaya Innovation Week.Kamarul Ariffin Abdul Samad, Chief Executive Officer, Cyberview Sdn Bhd,&nbsp;said, “EdgeConneX’s investment in Cyberjaya represents a significant achievement and positions the city as a prime destination for hyperscale data centre providers. Our commitment to fostering innovation, combined with Malaysia’s growing digital economy will further increase the demand for data centres to be based in our city. We also estimate technology investments of RM35 billion for the next five to 10 years which aligns with Cyberjaya's position as the preferred technology investment location.”Randy Brouckman, CEO and Co-founder, EdgeConneX,&nbsp;said, “As a trusted provider of data centre solutions to service providers and hyperscalers, EdgeConneX is committed to the society and economy within which we operate. The new campus in Cyberjaya will bring the necessary capacity and innovation to grow businesses in the tech hub, and meet increasing hyperscaler and enterprise customers needs. The campus is also expected to create various job opportunities across construction, management, functional and operational roles in the city.”Cyberjaya recently saw an increase in data centre investments, cementing its role as the global technology hub. The city is currently home to 14 data centre facilities in Cyberjaya, contributing up to 75 per cent of the nation's total data capacity.The closing ceremony marks the conclusion of InnoEx, which brings together industry pioneers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts to celebrate innovation and technology in Cyberjaya, in conjunction with its 26th&nbsp;anniversary.&nbsp;&nbsp;Evolving from its fundamental role as landowner in 1996, Cyberview has now emerged as a Tech Hub Developer, mandated by the Government of Malaysia to spearhead the development of Cyberjaya. This translates into the creation of the country’s Global Tech Hub that uniquely offers a holistic ecosystem for its tech community to thrive and prosper upon.+603-8315 6111
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The partnership aimed at fostering innovation, accelerating growth, and unlocking new opportunities in the Malaysian market, Vynn Capital said in statement.

The partnership brings together Vynn Capital’s local network in the Southeast Asia region and expertise in identifying and nurturing promising startups and Marubeni Malaysia’s extensive network and deep industry knowledge.

This collaboration will create a robust ecosystem to support and empower innovative entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses in Malaysia and beyond, the VC firm added.

Key highlights of the partnership include:

1. Business Synergy: Vynn Capital’s strong portfolio of investments in various sectors, coupled with Marubeni Malaysia’s vast resources and access to global markets, will enable both companies to strategically invest and collaborate with high-potential businesses and collaborate with local corporations. This synergy will contribute to fostering innovation across multiple industries and facilitate the growth of disruptive technologies.

2. Market Access and Expansion: Vynn Capital will support Marubeni Malaysia in accessing local opportunities and exploring potential to scale new business opportunities and operations locally and regionally.

3. Collaborative Innovation: By joining forces, Vynn Capital and Marubeni Malaysia will actively explore and invest in cutting-edge technologies and business models. This collaboration will drive the development and implementation of innovative solutions, promoting sustainable economic growth in Malaysia. Some of the areas identified are mobility, electrification and sustainability themed opportunities.

Victor Chua, Founder and Managing Partner of Vynn Capital, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Marubeni Malaysia to drive innovation and contribute to the growth of Malaysia’s business ecosystem. Our combined strengths and expertise will create a positive impact on the economic landscape, allowing better integration between Japanese and Malaysian business communities and solve real-world challenges.”

Takeshi Fujiwara, Representative of Marubeni Malaysia, shared his thoughts on the partnership, saying, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Vynn Capital, with their strong portfolio of investments in various sectors, in exploring new business opportunities and operations locally and regionally to contribute to the growth to Marubeni’s business ecosystem. We believe that the collaboration will commence our contributions through National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) in Malaysia and accelerate Marubeni Corporation’s businesses.”

Marubeni Malaysia conducts business in Malaysia in a wide range of areas including forest products, chemicals, machinery products, energy, metals , infrastructure projects and mobility, healthcare.

Vynn Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded with the objective of bridging the gap between traditional industries and the new economies through the development of technology. The team is made up of professionals with experience across early stage invest to late stage financing, with experience in business operations.

The investment philosophy revolves around the creation of synergistic value between partners and companies supported by Vynn. Beyond investing, Vynn Capital assists its investors or Limited Partners in understanding new industries and markets with its localised team and network across the major cities of Southeast Asia.

<h1>VYNN CAPITAL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH MARUBENI MALAYSIA TO DRIVE INNOVATION & GROWTH</h1>Malaysia-headquartered venture capital firm Vynn Capital announced on Tuesday a strategic partnership with Marubeni Malaysia, a subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation, a renowned Japanese trading and investment conglomerate.The partnership aimed at fostering innovation, accelerating growth, and unlocking new opportunities in the Malaysian market, Vynn Capital said in statement.The partnership brings together Vynn Capital’s local network in the Southeast Asia region and expertise in identifying and nurturing promising startups and Marubeni Malaysia’s extensive network and deep industry knowledge.This collaboration will create a robust ecosystem to support and empower innovative entrepreneurs, startups, and businesses in Malaysia and beyond, the VC firm added.Key highlights of the partnership include:1. Business Synergy: Vynn Capital’s strong portfolio of investments in various sectors, coupled with Marubeni Malaysia’s vast resources and access to global markets, will enable both companies to strategically invest and collaborate with high-potential businesses and collaborate with local corporations. This synergy will contribute to fostering innovation across multiple industries and facilitate the growth of disruptive technologies.2. Market Access and Expansion: Vynn Capital will support Marubeni Malaysia in accessing local opportunities and exploring potential to scale new business opportunities and operations locally and regionally.3. Collaborative Innovation: By joining forces, Vynn Capital and Marubeni Malaysia will actively explore and invest in cutting-edge technologies and business models. This collaboration will drive the development and implementation of innovative solutions, promoting sustainable economic growth in Malaysia. Some of the areas identified are mobility, electrification and sustainability themed opportunities.Victor Chua, Founder and Managing Partner of Vynn Capital, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Marubeni Malaysia to drive innovation and contribute to the growth of Malaysia’s business ecosystem. Our combined strengths and expertise will create a positive impact on the economic landscape, allowing better integration between Japanese and Malaysian business communities and solve real-world challenges.”Takeshi Fujiwara, Representative of Marubeni Malaysia, shared his thoughts on the partnership, saying, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Vynn Capital, with their strong portfolio of investments in various sectors, in exploring new business opportunities and operations locally and regionally to contribute to the growth to Marubeni’s business ecosystem. We believe that the collaboration will commence our contributions through National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) in Malaysia and accelerate Marubeni Corporation’s businesses.”Marubeni Malaysia conducts business in Malaysia in a wide range of areas including forest products, chemicals, machinery products, energy, metals , infrastructure projects and mobility, healthcare.Vynn Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded with the objective of bridging the gap between traditional industries and the new economies through the development of technology. The team is made up of professionals with experience across early stage invest to late stage financing, with experience in business operations.The investment philosophy revolves around the creation of synergistic value between partners and companies supported by Vynn. Beyond investing, Vynn Capital assists its investors or Limited Partners in understanding new industries and markets with its localised team and network across the major cities of Southeast Asia.Vynn Capital is a Southeast Asia focused early stage venture capital firm investing in early stage tech startups.

As a sector focused investor, Vynn Capital is eyeing on the Supply Chain and Mobility industries including but not limited to Logistics, Travel, FMCG.

We believe in the Vynn-ing Formula – investing into companies could form an ecosystem within our portfolio. We look for entrepreneurs with the right mindset and willingness to work with us to achieve greater heights.

In addition to investing, we see ourselves as partners to the entrepreneurs to support them in challenging the norms and building world changing businesses.vc@vynncapital.com

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Malaysia-headquartered venture capital firm Vynn Capital announced on Tuesday a strategic partnership with Marubeni Malaysia, a subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation, a renowned Japanese trading and investment conglomerate.