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Analytics, automation, and manufacturing technology – better known collectively as Industry 4.0 – have emerged as industry disruptors and growth drivers in all countries, and Malaysia is no exception. Leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies is expected to increase productivity by 30% across all sectors in Malaysia by 2030, which will give rise to better services, moreRead more

Communications and digital minister Fahmi Fadzil says a basic prerequisite for a successful digital economy is providing affordable internet to the public. The communications and digital ministry’s ‘Pakej Perpaduan’ is the first step in providing affordable internet access to the public. PETALING JAYA: A clear broadband policy, centred around fast, stable and affordable internet forRead more

Communication and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil delivers his speech during a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Cyberview and Vantage Data Centers for a New Data Centre Investment in Cyberjaya. – BERNAMA PIC CYBERJAYA: Malaysia is expected to receive more investments particularly in the data centre, innovation, and digital economy sectors within the nextRead more

KUALA LUMPUR: The opening of Mastercard’s Data and Services Hub in the capital further strengthens the country’s status as a preferred choice of digital economic landscape in the region said Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil (pix). Fahmi said Malaysia is able to attract leading global names to set up their data hub in theRead more

It’s all thanks to Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). Are you a creative person with a passion for digital content? Do you have an innovative tech idea that could take the world by storm? Well, I’ve got good news! The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has just opened applications for three grants that could helpRead more

Updated Silicon Malaysia and Silicon Stars – Pearl of the Orient map launched MSIA has 225 members, spanning 10 states in Malaysia with headquarters in 18 countries At the launch of the two maps that showcase Malaysia’s world class semiconductor ecosystem, Wong Siew Hai, president of MSIA with Catherine Lian, MD of IBM Malaysia on hisRead more

Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said Sarawak was on track to be a digitally developed and business-friendly state by 2030. — Picture by Firdaus Latif KUCHING, May 24 — Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg today said Sarawak was on track to be a digitally developed and business-friendly state by 2030. He said thereRead more

From left: Brende, Rafizi and Fabian at the launch. KUALA LUMPUR: The World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Malaysian government today established a centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Malaysian Centre for 4IR) in Malaysia. The centre will focus on digital transformation and fast-growing sectors including green energy transition. The centre was jointly launched by EconomyRead more

(From left) WEF president Borge Brende, economy minister Rafizi Ramli, deputy economy minister Hanifah Hajar Taib, and MyDigital Corporation CEO Fabian Bigar at the C4IR Malaysia launch. KUALA LUMPUR: The economy ministry and World Economic Forum (WEF) have collaborated to establish the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Malaysia (C4IR), making it the firstRead more

Lack of access to financial services, rise in unemployment and high inflation remain the main obstacles of growth for women-led micro and small enterprises. As a result, conventional business development methodologies, including microfinance, are not reaching to the poorest and vulnerable, especially women entrepreneurs in informal economic sector. Informal economic sector is also often seenRead more