UNLIKE the much-hyped visit to Kuala Lumpur in 1998 when he was named an official adviser to Malaysia’s Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) project, Bill Gates didn’t make a virtual appearance to launch Microsoft Corp’s “Bersama Malaysia” (Together with Malaysia) initiative on April 19 that marked a significant milestone of its 28 years in the country. Yet, the commitment by the technology behemoth Gates co-founded (but is no longer chairman of) to help upskill one million Malaysians by 2023, create at least 19,000 new jobs and invest US$1 billion (RM4 billion) here over five years would prove to have more lasting benefits for Malaysians seeking greater economic opportunities in an increasingly digitised world.
MDEC to provide funding facilitation support to Malaysian-based startups with its Founders Grindstone and Investor Matching initiatives
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Kuala Lumpur, 11 MARCH 2021: The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has launched its two latest Funding Facilitation initiatives for 2021; Founders Grindstone for startup capacity building and Investor Matching, to match startups with Venture Capitals (VCs).
These two initiatives are from MDEC’s Digitally Powered Businesses division and are geared towards opening up opportunities for Malaysian-based startups and tech companies as well as elevating the proficiency of start-up founders to successfully navigate the complexities of raising funds and fulfilling the gruelling demands of potential investors.
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Juwai IQI to build 1,000+ strong data and technology team in Kuala Lumpur
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Asian real estate technology group Juwai IQI announced plans today to build a data and technology team in Kuala Lumpur that it expects to eventually reach more than 1,000 persons. The move has been warmly welcomed by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and is in line with the government’s MyDIGITAL initiative to attract RM70 billion investment in digitalisation by 2025.
Juwai IQI’s technology hub will be located at Millerz Square at Old Klang Road. Millerz Square is a 6.8-acre mixed development project consisting of residential and commercial towers with a gross development value of RM1.8 billion that is being developed by EXSIM Group. Juwai IQI has begun the process of designing and fitting out its new space, with plans to move in during the first quarter of 2022.
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