MDEC’s Thorough Efforts in Establishing the Best Digital and Tech Ecosystem 

MDEC’s Raya Open House

MDEC has organised the 2022 Open House in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, recently attended by friends from K-KOMM, strategic and media partners, industry players, as well as MDEC staff. 

The event is a testament to MDEC’s firm belief that we as Malaysians have stood the tough test of the pandemic, heralding the endemic stage with much positivity. It shows how important partnerships between government agencies like ourselves can be when working toward common goals.

New Project Development by the DIO

GDS Holdings Ltd, a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centres in China, announces the start of its hyper-scale data centre campus construction in Nusajaya, Johor.

The development of this project is supported by the Digital Investments Office (DIO), a collaborative platform between MDEC and MIDA.

GovInsider and Stripe’s Webinar

GovInsider partnered with Stripe to organise a webinar titled ASEAN’s Quest to Transform the Digital Economy. The webinar gathered digital leaders from Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand on ASEAN digital economies.

MDEC shared insights on how Malaysia and MDEC are nurturing the startup ecosystem through capacity-building programmes like GAIN Connex and funding facilitation. 

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MDEC and MIDA visit Invest NS

MDEC, with its distinguished partner, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), visited Invest NS (Negeri Sembilan) HQ to discuss its unique investment plans for the digitalisation of Green Digital Valley, Smart Farming, a Halal Global Hub for F&B, healthcare, cosmetics, pharmaceutical industry and supporting the growing number of Data Centre players in the state.

Jelajah Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia (JAKM)

MDEC was involved in the success of the Jelajah Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia (JAKM) held at the Sabah International Convention Center (SICC). They shared various information on programmes and grants that can benefit entrepreneurs in Sabah and help them adapt digitally in business.

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LGMS launches its prospectus

MDEC congratulates LGMS, a member of the GAIN programme, for launching its prospectus as it seeks to raise RM45.7 million from its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Leading cybersecurity companies like LGMS are an important Tech Enabler in building a robust digital ecosystem and ensuring our National Digital Sovereignty.

E-Commerce Industry Roundtable (EIR) #1/2022

The roundtable themed “Spearheading E-Commerce Innovation: Addressing the Digital Talent Needs of the Industry” was held on 21 April 2022, involving representatives from Ministries, Agencies and industry. 

The EIR is a focused and thematic forum under the National E-commerce Strategic Roadmap (NESR) to facilitate sharing of best practices and highlight private-public collaboration opportunities.

The outcome of the roundtable was reported to the Steering Committee of MED4IRN chaired by YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy).

Opening ceremony of Games Bagus

In support of the games development industry in Malaysia, MDEC was invited to present a Special Address at the opening ceremony of the Games Bagus programme. 

Organised by The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, in collaboration with Biji-biji Initiative and Synapze, Games Bagus aims to empower Malaysian game creators to produce socially conscious games that address issues of importance to Malaysian communities including climate change, civic engagement and women's empowerment.