KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Kumpulan Modal Perdana (KMP), under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), has announced a strategic partnership with Edvance to address Malaysia’s growing shortage of skilled workers in the tech and semiconductor sectors.
As digital transformation accelerates and AI integration rises, the collaboration aims to equip startups with industry-ready talent through Edvance’s portfolio brands, TalentLabs and Silicon School. The partnership will offer tailored upskilling programmes, job-matching support, and executive education to companies within KMP’s investment portfolio.
Backed by a strong track record in workforce development across Asia, Edvance has partnered with leading institutions including Khazanah Nasional, MDEC, and Cyberport Hong Kong. With a proven placement success rate of over 90%, the firm is poised to deliver impactful talent solutions that support Malaysia’s innovation goals.
This initiative aligns with national frameworks like NSTIP 2021–2030 and MySTIE 10-10, reinforcing Malaysia’s ambition to become a global innovation hub through strategic human capital development.
