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MDEC announces SAG to support SMEs making the digital leap

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has introduced the #SMART Automation Grant (SAG) as part of the government’s initiative to expand support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to make the digital leap in this era of unprecedented disruption. Chief executive officer Surina Shukri said the SAG takes a partnership approach between the […]

Aid for mothers goes digital

MIRI: Two postnatal aid programmes for mothers, namely Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) and ‘Bantuan Ibu Bersalin (BIB)’, will go online on July 3, said Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah on Wednesday (July 1). She revealed that initially, the digitalisation process would be on a trial basis. Information on […]

D-Virtual Park and power of digitalisation

The RM13mil D-Virtual Park AT Jalan Meranek, Kota Samarahan, the first virtual theme park in Borneo, is set to spread the wonders of digitalisation to the community. The park would put to the community the importance of understanding the power of digitalisation and also technology in line with Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0). In an exclusive […]

Focus on digitalisation enables leap into digital economy post Covid-19

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom) believes that the focus on digitalisation and automation would enable Malaysia have a good standing in the post Covid-19 recovery phase. Hence, the association lauded the government’s focus on digital economy under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) unveiled on Friday. Pikom chairman Danny Lee said […]

Online shopping becoming new norm

KUALA LUMPUR: With consumer’s fully embracing e-commerce due to the movement control order (MCO) to stop the spread of Covid-19, businesses across industries are seen to be pushing boundaries and accelerating their digital presence. Shopee Malaysia has observed new shopping preferences as e-commerce becomes more important in their everyday lives with consumers spending an average […]

Economic recovery plan expected end-May

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will be announcing a six-month economic recovery plan by the end of this month to resuscitate the country’s economy post-Covid-19. International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the pandemic has impacted global markets, including Malaysia. “Businesses have been brought to a grinding halt and unemployment has spiked. Like other economies, we are mitigating the […]

Lo gives digital economy the nod

KUCHING: Digital economy is undoubtedly one of the most important tools in the quest to further advance Sarawak, said Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. In his statement, Lo said he agreed with the state government’s decision to shift the emphasis from petroleum products to digital economy and environment post Covid-19 in its economic exit […]

Digitalisation adoption can enhance business ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR: The widespread adoption of digital economy during the movement control order (MCO) provides numerous opportunities for businesses and consumers to strengthen their ties in the business ecosystem. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation chief executive officer Surina Shukri said the digital platform is a strong enabler in enhancing the offer and demand system, which traditionally involves various parties over […]

New norm needs a more comprehensive digitalisation system

KUALA LUMPUR: The process of digitalising government services must be more comprehensive so that the people can adapt to the new normal (norm), said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said it was important for the people to benefit from it, including in the education and business sectors, so as to take the Malaysian […]

‘Service Sarawak’ at your finger tips

MIRI: The launch of a local ‘Service Sarawak’ centre yesterday was a clear indication of the state government’s commitment to the digitalisation of its service delivery. “Services are integrated across agencies for a seamless experience for clients,” said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to reporters after the launching ceremony. The centre was […]