KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Serba Dinamik Group Berhad (SDGB) and Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) today inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster the growth of digital startup ecosystem in Malaysia, by providing guidance and mentoring to the budding entrepreneurs for innovative transformation.

In a joint statement, they said that both organizations collaboration would enable in assisting the new-age technology startups in the country, focusing on future technologies like Artificial Intelligence, 5G, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Internet of Things and Machine Learning, to leverage digital growth opportunities across its global network.

At the Signing ceremony both parties announced the Launching of The Innovative Transformation Seed Fund worth RM6 million that will encourage newly established start-ups involved in digital or business innovation to commercialize their ideas via a clear business model.

The first ever Virtual MoU ceremony held by both organizations were signed in the presence of Dato Dr. Ir. Ts. Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah, Group Managing Director of Serba Dinamik Group Berhad (SDGB) and Dato’ Norhalim Yunus, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC).

According to the Group Managing Director of (SDGB), Dato Dr. Ir. Ts. Mohd Abdul Karim, the collaboration is the first phase for both organizations to partner in entrepreneur’s development programs mainly in Sarawak and will continue in phases to Semenanjung Malaysia.   

He also said (SDGB) masterplan has demonstrated great commitment towards strengthening the digital growth agenda by making requisite investments in developing skills, new technologies and nurturing entrepreneurship.

"We are delighted and grateful to be partnering with (MTDC) in mentoring the local talents to capitalize on the huge growth potential the region has to offer, and with this initiative, it could be a global footprint opportunity." he said.

Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of (MTDC), Dato’ Norhalim Yunus mentioned that it is a concrete initiative by the Government of Malaysia to create new opportunities, develop technical skills and help realize the vision of Digital country.

“MTDC will extend collaboration opportunities to the innovators of Startup in Malaysia to engage with its research and development arms to help generate awareness about digital technologies and inculcate a culture of innovative thinking”, he said.
 
“We will also design and develop programmes, including training, knowledge-sharing, developmental programmes and other programmes of similar nature that will benefit the cooperation besides providing knowledge transfer and expertise for the development of technology transfer, commercialization and entrepreneurship”, he said.

As part of the comprehensive growth framework outlined within the MoU, (MTDC) will link (SDGB) in assisting new-age technology startups entrepreneurs in Malaysia to leverage digital growth opportunities relating to the Proposed Transaction.

(SDGB) will also be responsible to share ideas and information towards the development of the Start-up companies and entrepreneurs under (MTDC)’s ecosystem of the Proposed Transaction.

During this ceremony, Serba Dinamik’s robot named Sarah made her first public appearance as co-emcee for the event.
 
About Serba Dinamik Group Berhad (www.e-serbadk.com)
SDGB is a public limited company incorporated in Malaysia on 19th August 2004. SDGB is principally involved in investment holding company and is principally involved in the provision of management services. SDGB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad, a public company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia as at 24 February 2020. Established in 1993, Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad, through its subsidiaries, is an international energy services group providing integrated engineering solutions to the Oil & Gas, petrochemical, power generation industries, water & wastewater and utilities. The company also provide comprehensive IT solutions, frontier and futuristic technologies to enhance as well as to add value to its provision of engineering solutions.

About Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (https://www.mtdc.com.my/)
MTDC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Berhad and has been the key player in commercialization and management of government funding since the 7th Malaysia Plan. Besides fund management, MTDC also provides an integrated support services for technopreneurs which includes advisory services such as mentoring, soft-landing, branding, fund raising, international collaboration and networking. 
 
SOURCE: Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Media/Analyst
Malaysian Technology Development Corporation
Name: Alvirah Mohd.Natt
Tel: 017-2122802
Email: alvirah@mtdc.com.my
 
Media/Analyst
Serba Dinamik Group Berhad
Name: Anthea Yap
Tel: 019-888 7662
Email: antheayap@e-serbadkgroup.com

--BERNAMA