Malaysia is currently home to a growingly robust agriculture technology ecosystem. Chilli farmers under the purview of Pertubuhan Peladang Kawasan Kuala Langat (PPKKL) are now reaping the benefits from their investments into digital agriculture technology (AgTech). By adopting Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled fertigation systems, these farmers are benefitting from encouraging…
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Enhancementswill extend benefits of digital economy throughout the country and establish Malaysia as the region’s preferred Digital Nomad Hub. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s lead digital economy agency, is set to revamp and rebrand the MSC Malaysia initiative as it marks its 25th anniversary this year. The new and improved…
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Enhances its hiring and training incentive in Tech. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s lead digital economy agency, today announced the enhancement of the MyDigitalWorkforce Work in Tech (MYWiT), a hiring and training incentive programme, to accelerate the reskilling and placement of unemployed Malaysians in digital tech and services related…
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Economic uncertainty, competitive threats and cost inflation cited as the biggest risks to business performance. Technology development and innovation have always been inexplicably tied to cities. Silicon Valley in the United States. Bangalore in India. Shenzhen in China. These cities not only foster innovation and birth new inventions but are…
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Collaboration between MDEC and MDA to provide digital insights, webinars and trainings for anyone interested. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s lead agency in digital economy, and Malaysia Digital Association (MDA) today announced an agreement to foster collaborations through corporate innovation, mentorship, and accelerator programmes to raise awareness on…
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Companies shifting digital upskilling from digital productivity tools. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s lead digital economy agency, recently concluded a Digital Talent Survey, which showed that companies are accelerating the adoption of digital technologies and are accordingly focused on reskilling and upskilling their employees in digital technologies and applications.…
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Delivering 50 new features in one month to enhance mobile banking app. The month of September marks the second Malaysia Day since the global pandemic swept across the world. As the country continues its fight against the pandemic, now, more than ever, is a time for us to celebrate unity…
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Commits to accelerating Malaysia’s digital transformation. The Board of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s lead agency for digital transformation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ts Mahadhir Aziz as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st September 2021. He was previously the co-founder and CEO of Futurize…
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Signs up with LinkedIn to further push digital talent. There is urgent need for companies to reskill their workers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shift in socio-economic norms. According to a 2021 McKinsey Global Survey, most respondents say that skill building – more than hiring, contracting…
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Worked at various blue-chip global companies including Nokia Siemens, AIG Insurance, Zurich Insurance. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s lead agency in digital transformation, today announced the appointment of Richard Loh Tian Hu as its Chief Innovation and Technology Officer. Richard began his career in 1997 at Siemens Malaysia,…
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