MDEC to make Malaysia global IR 4.0 hub, says newly-appointed chief Rais Hussin

MDEC to make Malaysia global IR 4.0 hub, says newly-appointed chief Rais Hussin

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is proposing a designated hub interconnecting Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0 or 4IR) players in Malaysia to the rest of the world. Newly appointed chairman Datuk Dr Rais Hussin (pic) is mooting the initiative, saying a solid regulatory framework and strategic oversight were needed to set the direction. "It will be aligned to the government's Prihatin package (implemented to help people, companies and country weather the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic) and Penjana (short-term economic revival plan) programmes," he said in a statement Tuesday (June 16). Covid-19 had accelerated the migration of society…
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Untuk jadi negara berpendapatan tinggi, Malaysia perlu jadi negara berteknologi tinggi – PM

Untuk jadi negara berpendapatan tinggi, Malaysia perlu jadi negara berteknologi tinggi – PM

CYBERJAYA: Satu-satunya jalan bagi Malaysia untuk menjadi negara berpendapatan tinggi adalah dengan menjadi negara berteknologi tinggi, kata Perdana Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin hari ini. Menurutnya, kerajaan menerusi Kementerian Sains Teknologi dan Inovasi (MOSTI) sedang berusaha mentransformasi negara daripada hanya sebagai pengguna teknologi kepada pencipta teknologi dan pembangun teknologi. Katanya, National Technology & Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) yang dilancarkan hari ini mampu membuka peluang untuk mentransformasi Malaysia kepada ekonomi yang didorong inovasi. Ia juga berpotensi memupuk masyarakat yang aktif, berdaya tahan dan berdaya saing sementara menaikkan reputasi negara di serata dunia. Muhyiddin mengingatkan rakyat supaya berani menghadapi risiko selain pantas menyesuaikan diri…
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Sesa laying framework for esports devt in Sarawak

Sesa laying framework for esports devt in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak Esports Association (Sesa) yesterday appreciated the remarks of Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican that Sarawak is serious in developing the esports industry in the state. The minister commended the initiative taken by Sesa and the private sector in setting up the Sesa Mini Esports Hub at D-Virtual Park in Kota Samarahan recently. “This esports arena covers 7,000 sq ft and is equipped with 60 gaming computers, six streaming rooms, as well as rooms for holding conferences, discussion and management,” Reezal said during his ministerial winding-up speech in Parliament on Wednesday. “Apart from the…
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MDEC to partner with more tech players in creating Digital Tech Faculty experts

MDEC to partner with more tech players in creating Digital Tech Faculty experts

KUALA LUMPUR (July 29): The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM), via its agency Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC), will be working closely with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) to partner with more tech companies such as Acestar, AWS, Cisco Academy, Microsoft, Oracle, Quandatics, and SAS Institute to create digitally-skilled faculty experts and graduates. In a statement, MDEC said as part of its commitment to ensuring industry-relevant curriculum delivery at all MDEC’s Premier Digital Tech Institutions (PDTIs) and Data Partner Universities, MDEC will be working closely with more technology partners to expand its Digital Tech Faculty Expert (DTeX) programme.  It said…
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Bandung smart city model for Kuching

Bandung smart city model for Kuching

INDONESIA:  Sarawak is using Bandung smart city as a model to develop Kuching as the first smart city in the state. Assistant Minister in Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the success of Bandung as a smart city for four years will be the best model for Kuching. “Bandung, with population of 2.57 million or 167.67 people per square km, has been transformed into modern-day city while retaining local cultural heritage via digital creativity and innovation,” he said after paying a courtesy visit on West Java Governor Mochamad Ridwan Kamil at the latter’s office in…
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SEKTOR E-DAGANG JADI ‘PENAMPAN’ EKONOMI SAAT KESUKARAN AKIBAT COVID-19

SEKTOR E-DAGANG JADI ‘PENAMPAN’ EKONOMI SAAT KESUKARAN AKIBAT COVID-19

Source: Published by Mohd Firdaus Ismail from MDEC on March 23, 2020 MASUK bulan ketiga dunia ‘membicarakan’ tentang virus Covid-19 yang kini dikategorikan sebagai pandemik oleh Pertubuhan Kesihatan Dunia. Sudah tentu impaknya besar terhadap ekonomi apabila pelbagai sektor termasuk perlancongan, penerbangan, perhotelan serta pembuatan terkesan dan berdepan dengan cabaran yang sangat sukar. Malaysia sendiri tidak terkecuali apabila kerajaan pada bulan lepas mengumumkan Pakej Rangsangan Ekonomi bernilai RM20 bilion. Menariknya, antara yang diberi perhatian oleh kerajaan ialah sektor ekonomi digital yang mana Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) diberi dana sebanyak RM20 juta untuk program Perkhidmatan e-Dagang Setempat (PeDAS) bagi menaik taraf…
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Borneo can be an economic powerhouse in Asia, says Shafie

Borneo can be an economic powerhouse in Asia, says Shafie

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal said the island of Borneo, which is shared by three countries including Malaysia, has the potential to be an economic powerhouse in the Asian region. — Bernama pic TARAKAN (Indonesia), Oct 2 — The island of Borneo, which is shared by three countries including Malaysia, has the potential to be an economic powerhouse in the Asian region, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. He said the area, covering Sabah dan Sarawak, Kalimantan dan Brunei, was rich with natural resources, particularly oil and gas. The island’s proximity to China and South…
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‘Successful youths ensure Sarawak’s 2030 vision’

‘Successful youths ensure Sarawak’s 2030 vision’

MIRI: The success and achievements of Sarawakian youths today signify their immense potential to ensure that Sarawak would meet its aspirations of becoming a developed state by 2030. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg says Sarawakian youths have shown excellence in various fields including education, economy, sports, and performing arts – both nationally and internationally. “These are quite complicated fields, but Sarawakian youths have been successful even in foreign countries. That is why I want to change our economy so that the Sarawak economy is similar to the developed economies including Singapore and they can serve in such…
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Sarawak on right track with IR4.0 tech

Sarawak on right track with IR4.0 tech

KUCHING: Sarawak is moving in the right direction with its embrace of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) and adaptation to new technology. Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd group chief executive officer Datuk Dr Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah said the state’s policy of openness, good leadership and political stability would help its progress and become ready for global competition. He said technology was vital for an organisation to increase its efficiency and productivity, as well as stay ahead. “In this regard, and with the policy of openness by the government, the private sector can adapt to the changing environment without any constraints,” he…
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Prof. Ir. Dr Al-Khalid B. Othman at IAViC2019

Prof. Ir. Dr Al-Khalid B. Othman at IAViC2019

The IAViC2019 Organising Comittee would like to extend our appreciation to Prof. Ir. Dr Al-Khalid B. Othman for his highly impactful support and contributions at our International Vibration Conference 2019 (IVIC2019) which was held on the 13-14 November 2019 at Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur. Special thanks to Serba Dinamik and Sarawak Energy for supporting IAViC2019, see you again!
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