Committed to Position Malaysia as a Globally Competitive Digital Nation
CONTRARY to popular belief, digital transformation isn’t really about technology. It is really about people.
Technology and innovation are something that will change with the times. Technology can be bought, sold, and developed. Technology can be simplified. As such, what is more important isn’t the act of chasing the Next Big Thing, but to encourage and cultivate the ability to adapt to an increasingly digital world.
At MDEC, our goal is to drive digital initiatives, programmes, and opportunities for the betterment of Malaysia and the Rakyat. To do so, we need to ensure that we are developing the next generation of skills – to future-proof not only our entrepreneurs and businesses, but also ensure our youth and future workforce are ready for the challenges ahead.
This edition of CONNECTING delves into our purpose-driven initiatives such as the #SayaDigital Campaign, Funding Facilitation Programmes, and the enhanced MyDigitalWorkforce Work in Tech (MYWiT) programme.
The #SayaDigital Campaign aims to create awareness through basic digital activities and provide basic digital skills training to the community. Additionally, MYWiT, now with simplified eligibility criteria and incentive structure, is yet another initiative that will improve Malaysian’s digital literacy and enable access to high-paying jobs.
Also, Funding Facilitation Programmes for 2022 will provide alternative funding, workshops, and incentives for companies to weather the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our efforts are further driven by the Malaysia Digital initiative and its new framework, which will do more than just enhance our nation’s value proposition – it will catalyse new sectors and technologies that will ultimately help us enable a progressive, inclusive, and innovation-led society.
I hope our initiatives drive digital transformation not just for Malaysian businesses but also its people, so that we can embark on the journey to be a digital nation, together. Happy reading!
