Trustwired and HRD Corp Empower B40 Community with Green Composting Initiative

In a powerful effort to promote environmental awareness and practical sustainability, Trustwired Malaysia and Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) have joined forces to uplift the B40 community through green education. Held at Flat Sri Cempaka, Bandar Sri Damansara, the workshop titled “Grow Together: From Waste to Wonder” introduced residents to the benefits of home composting and waste reduction as a tool for economic resilience.

The initiative, which gathered over 100 participants, was part of HRD Corp’s Central Region – New Sector programme and made possible through a strategic collaboration with environmental education provider EcoGarage and digital solutions company Trustwired Malaysia.

Turning Waste into Opportunity

The half-day session focused on transforming food waste into compost—a sustainable practice that reduces landfill dependence and supports urban gardening. Residents were not only exposed to the environmental benefits of composting but also taught how it can reduce household expenses and even generate income through small-scale compost sales.

“I had no idea food scraps from my kitchen could be turned into something useful,” said Mariam Isa, a 46-year-old resident. “Now I know how to make my own compost. It will save me money and help my garden grow.”

Corporate and Community Collaboration

Key stakeholders who lent their support at the event included:

• Dr. Azizul Amar Rahmat, TVET Coordinator for Damansara
• Geetha A/P Ganesan, HRD Corp Central Region Head
• Sharuddin Ab Hamid, representing Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS)
• Norhayati Umor, Yayasan Selangor
• Nasrullah Ghazaly, Corporate Communication & Commercial Business of Trustwired Malaysia
• Fadzli Din, Chairman, Flat Sri Cempaka Residents Association

Geetha Ganesan emphasized the programme’s alignment with HRD Corp’s goal to make TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) accessible to every layer of society, not just the formal workforce.

Nasrullah Ghazaly, representing Trustwired, stated:

“As a company that believes in both digital transformation and sustainability, we see real value in bringing practical education to the ground. We’re proud to support communities that want to grow—literally and figuratively.”

Supporting National Green Goals

The event is part of the nationwide National Training Week (NTW) 2025, reflecting Malaysia’s push toward a greener, more inclusive economy. The organisers hope that workshops like this will spark a long-term behavioural shift in communities, particularly in urban low-income areas.

Fadzli Din, local resident leader, expressed heartfelt appreciation:

“When organisations like HRD Corp and Trustwired come to us—not just to speak but to work with us—it shows they care. This isn’t charity. It’s empowerment.”

Conclusion

With growing concerns over waste management and climate change, the Trustwired-HRD Corp collaboration offers a model for how business and public sector partnerships can deliver grassroots impact. By equipping the B40 community with knowledge, skills, and confidence, this initiative turns everyday waste into a source of hope and sustainability.