2 mln Malaysians enjoy Shopee’s ringgit-to-ringgit voucher
KUCHING: The Ringgit-to-Ringgit voucher has been enjoyed by close to two million Malaysians who took advantage of the savings and cashback on home and living, health and beauty, toys, groceries, automotive, mobile and gadgets. The voucher funded by Shopee and the government via Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) for the Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) […]
Carousell collaborates with MDEC
KUCHING: Carousell is collaborating with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to jointly roll out the government’s Short-Term Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) e-commerce initiative, called the Penjana Micro and SMEs (MSMEs) E-commerce Campaign. According to a press statement, the collaboration is part of its continuous effort to support Malaysian micro-sellers and small-medium enterprises (SMEs). As more […]
Lazada campaigns offer amazing discounts
KUCHING: Lazada is having a ‘Buy Malaysia’ and ‘Penjana Shop Malaysia Online’ campaigns in partnership with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). The initiatives are aimed at supporting local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and products as well as spur the nation’s digital-led economic recovery. The […]
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 […]
Young Agropreneurs encouraged to use IoT in agriculture
KUALA LANGAT: Young agropreneurs are encouraged to utilise the Internet of Things (IoT) technology as it can help to increase revenue. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry I Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah said the application of IoT could help them manage their crops online instead of going to the field every single day. “Through […]
Socso hopes more gig workers will benefit from social protection
KUALA LUMPUR: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) hopes that more gig employees will benefit from social safety protection, through the matching grant for gig economy platforms under the Penjana Economic Recovery Plan (PenjanaGig), opened for registration from Monday until Dec 31, 2021. Socso chief executive Datuk Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed in a statement yesterday […]
Govt collaborating with Foodpanda to boost online service
KUCHING: The federal government is collaborating with leading online delivery service Foodpanda to facilitate the digitisation of micro enterprises and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and to encourage consumers’ digital spending as part of the ‘E-Commerce’ and ‘Shop Malaysia Online’ campaign. These initiatives are part of the short-term economic recovery plan announced by Prime Minister […]
KKMM to help develop digital creative content industry
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) remains committed to develop the digital creative content industry and to ensure that companies can sustain their business and recover quickly once the movement control order (MCO) is lifted. Its minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said KKMM is looking into providing dedicated support for the creative sectors […]
Printing service going 100 pct online sees sales spike
KUALA LUMPUR: As the movement control order (MCO) entered the third phase yesterday, many businesses continue to feel the impact of Covid-19 and are now looking to get up to speed digitally to adjust to the current times. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) in its blog shared a story about Adib Abu Bakar, the owner of Percetakan Darul […]
Former chef seeks workers for his online food business
KUALA LUMPUR: A former chef who ventured into the online food business since the movement control order began is now looking to employ more workers to meet growing demand. Ahmad Fazree Zakaria, 34, said he previously offered his nasi ayam, nasi ambeng and ayam penyet through Facebook and WhatsApp to his former customers, but with growing demand he now employs four […]
